{"id":2257152,"date":"2024-05-31T20:49:01","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T00:49:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/war-on-police-takes-sickening-turn-as-hero-cop-is-killed-in-ambush\/"},"modified":"2024-05-31T20:50:58","modified_gmt":"2024-06-01T00:50:58","slug":"war-on-police-takes-sickening-turn-as-hero-cop-is-killed-in-ambush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/war-on-police-takes-sickening-turn-as-hero-cop-is-killed-in-ambush\/","title":{"rendered":"Police Officer Fatally Ambushed in Disturbing Turn of Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwar-on-police-takes-sickening-turn-as-hero-cop-is-killed-in-ambush%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2257152&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The tragic\u2064 killing of heroic police officer \u2063Jamal Mitchell in an\u200b ambush sheds \u2062light on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cops-shot-manhunt-for-police-chiefs-son-underway\/\" title=\"Police Chief's Son Sought After Shooting\">dangers officers face<\/a>. Mitchell, revered for his bravery and selflessness, was \u2064fatally shot while responding to\u200c a\u2063 distress call. The incident serves as a stark\u2063 reminder of the risks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-red-wave-of-conservative-women-elected-to-congress\/\" title=\"The Red Wave of Conservative Women Elected to Congress\">law enforcement<\/a> officers undertake\u2062 daily to protect their communities. The fatal ambush of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-have-changed-a-lot-in-the-past-decade\/\" title=\"Democrats Have Changed a Lot in the Past Decade\">courageous police officer<\/a>, Jamal\u2062 Mitchell, highlights the constant\u200c dangers that officers confront. Mitchell, known for\u200c his valor and \u2063selflessness, was tragically killed while answering a\u200b call \u200bfor help. This heartbreaking event underscores the daily risks law enforcement officers courageously\u200d face to safeguard their communities.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/commentary\/\">  Commentary <\/a>  <\/p>\n<h2>War on Police Takes Sickening Turn as Hero Cop Is Killed in Ambush<\/h2>\n<p> <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/ccavanaugh\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/ccavanaugh\/%20\"><span>Connor Cavanaugh<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   May 31, 2024 at 3:44pm <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>Police officers put their lives on the line daily, going out on patrol to ensure their community is safe.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, some bad actors, bolstered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-cnn-anchor-stunned-discovering-dirty-surprise-inside-north-korean-balloons-sent-south-korea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">establishment media<\/a> have decided to paint all cops as evil, based on the actions of a few, and have encouraged others to harm the people who are protecting us.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s exactly what happened in Minneapolis when police officer Jamal Mitchell was ambushed and killed Thursday evening.<\/p>\n<p>Mitchell, 36, was an accomplished cop, earning an award just last year for running into a burning building to save an elderly couple just days after taking up the job, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox9.com\/news\/slain-minneapolis-pd-officer-jamal-mitchell-recognized-hero-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KMSP-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He remained extremely humble when interviewed after the incident and restated his commitment to his job.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m just thankful we were there to read the scene,\u201d he said at the time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGet there and do what we can to save lives. That\u2019s what I got into law enforcement to do; save lives and serve the community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But not every call ends well.<\/p>\n<p>Mitchell and his fellow officers were responding to reports of a shooting around 5:15 p.m. according to KMSP.<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Will attacks on police increase in America?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O\u2019Hara described the incident during a news conference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe answered the call of a double shooting in the Whittier neighborhood,\u201d O\u2019Hara said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile rendering aid to an injured male, the injured male pulled a gun and assassinated Officer Mitchell and continued to shoot him after he fell to the ground.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cResponding officers exchanged gunfire with that gunman. A second MPD officer was injured and was treated and released from the hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell is a hero.<br \/> Yesterday, the MPD lost Jamal, one of its finest, in the line of duty. Jamal was born 2\/12\/88. He was a fianc\u00e9, a father, and a son. He made the ultimate sacrifice protecting his city and community. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/w4cpOAdgJP\">pic.twitter.com\/w4cpOAdgJP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Minneapolis Police (@MinneapolisPD) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MinneapolisPD\/status\/1796599655041822878?\">May 31, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>O\u2019Hara said a civilian was also killed in the incident and two others were injured. He added that the unidentified suspect was also killed.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Jacob Frey held a press conference where he spoke about the fallen policeman.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis officer gave the ultimate sacrifice to protect and save the lives of others,\u201d Frey told reporters.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHis service and his name will forever be remembered in the city of Minneapolis.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Yesterday, Minneapolis lost a hero. Officer Jamal Mitchell was a father, a son, a fianc\u00e9, and a beloved member of our Minneapolis Police Department. He made the ultimate sacrifice to protect and save the lives of others. His life and service will never be forgotten.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mayor Jacob Frey (@MayorFrey) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MayorFrey\/status\/1796564359503880234?\">May 31, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>O\u2019Hara told reporters, \u201cToday is a very sad day for the Minneapolis Police Department and I ask that you remember the dangers police officers are willing to face and the price they sometimes have to pay.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost importantly, I ask that you keep Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell and his family in your prayers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>O\u2019Hara described Mitchell as \u201ca father, son, fianc\u00e9e, friend, and a member of the MPD since 2022.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He told reporters that he is \u201cangry and deeply hurt by such a senseless and violent attack on Minneapolis\u2019 finest.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJamal died a hero,\u201d O\u2019Hara said. \u201cHe did his job, and he was loyal to his oath until his death.\u00a0 There is no more honorable service one can provide.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He went on to lament the increasing frequency with which police officers everywhere are attacked on the job.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs tragic as this is, I know we are not alone in Minneapolis. We know that attacks on police officers are on the rise across our country, and Jamal just happened to be the latest victim of this senseless and troubling trend.\u00a0 It\u2019s become too easy \u2026 to attack our police, and it needs to stop.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When the police are weakened and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/judge-judy-fierce-message-leftist-district-attorneys-ruined-big-cities-find-another-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">liberal justice workers<\/a> permit criminals to run free, tragic events like those on Thursday are bound to occur.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, they\u2019re more or less begging for it.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>A Note from Our Deputy Managing Editor:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>I heard a chilling comment the other day: \u201cWe don\u2019t even know if an election will be held in 2024.\u201d <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>That wasn\u2019t said by a conspiracy theorist or a doomsday prophet. No, former U.S. national security advisor Lt. 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Will you <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>join us<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>  in the fight? <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Sincerely,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Josh Manning<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Deputy Managing Editor<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>The Western Journal<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"author-info-45820\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/ccavanaugh\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"summary-tab-radio-45820\">Summary<\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-45820\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-45820\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Connor Cavanaugh is currently a student at the University of North Texas studying Political Science. Connor has lived in Texas for the majority of his life and is a proud conservative.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a tragic twist, a heroic police officer falls victim to a deadly ambush, highlighting the dangers law enforcement faces. Despite their dedication to community safety, officers are increasingly targeted. 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