Preparedness
Minneapolis Police Feel Abandoned in Aftermath of Officer’s Fatal Shooting
In the wake of the tragic loss of Officer Jamal Mitchell, the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) finds itself grappling with a deep sense of grief and frustration. Mitchell, who was responding to a call alone during a mandatory overtime rotation, was ambushed and fatally shot. The incident has laid bare the growing chasm between the MPD officers and the local decision-makers, whose perceived indifference to their plight is seen as a painful betrayal.
The suspect implicated in Mitchell’s murder, Mustafa Mohamed, had a criminal track record spanning two decades. Bound by a previous felony conviction, Mohamed was legally prohibited from possessing a firearm. He had been eluding law enforcement for the past two years. This gunfight with Mohamed also wounded another officer.
Community reactions to Mitchell’s death have been mixed. While some local politicians have extended their condolences and support, others have chosen a different tack.
‘Most of us who work the streets in Minneapolis saw this coming, and the signs were already there for a long time.’
City Councilwoman Aisha Chughtai’s response to the incident focused on “gun violence”, without mentioning Mitchell’s name. She went on to criticize the “massive” police response to the shooting, arguing that it exacerbated the situation for local residents.
A similar sentiment was echoed by Governor Tim Walz (D), who simply referred to the incident as gun violence in an initial social media post.
An MPD officer expressed their disappointment in these responses, noting, “We still have city council members that refuse to acknowledge the dangers of this job, or the bravery and sacrifice of Mitchell. Councilmember Chughtai is a perfect example of this.” The perceived lack of support from local politicians was described as a “blatant slap in the face to Mitchell and his sacrifice.”
Another officer shared their sentiment, lamenting the politicians’ tendency to “hijack this tragedy and make it about them.” Despite a few city council members who have consistently shown support for law enforcement, this officer claimed that the bulk of the council despises them.
A third officer voiced their perplexity at the politicians’ shock following Mitchell’s death, arguing, “The glaring problem is why it’s shocking to them, because I don’t think they could have fathomed that this would happen. Most of us who work the streets in Minneapolis saw this coming, and the signs were already there for a long time.”
This officer also emphasized that the hazardous working conditions have been a long-standing issue, which the administration has ignored. The officer drew attention to the city’s refusal to confront the key issue, “that criminals are not afraid of prosecution.”
Police officers further expressed concerns over Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty’s decision to drop murder charges against a state trooper who had shot an armed motorist, citing it was within his use-of-force. Moriarty’s comparison of supporters of the trooper who protested outside the courthouse to protesters at the Capitol building on January 6, 2021, was met with disbelief and fear among officers.
The second officer expressed concern, stating, “It terrifies cops, myself included, that she is in charge and does everything she can to charge cops.”
The third officer voiced complaints about a lack of acknowledgment from members of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party that their ideologies might be contributing to the current situation. The officer expressed a desire for accountability and recognition of the challenges faced by law enforcement officers without constant references to the controversial case of George Floyd.
The rift between MPD officers and city leaders has been growing since the BLM riots in 2020. Officers feel underprepared and abandoned as they grapple with policies they view as pro-crime, causing many to leave the force. Those who remain continue to face an uphill battle, with no apparent end in sight.
A memorial service for Officer Jamal Mitchell is scheduled for next Tuesday at Maple Grove Senior High School. Mitchell leaves behind a fiancée and four children.
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A California family experienced a terrifying ordeal during their Labor Day picnic when their 5-year-old son was attacked by a mountain lion. The incident occurred just before 4:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Tapia Day Use Area of Malibu State Creek Park in Calabasas, as reported by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office.
The boy’s family and several other adults and children were enjoying their time when the mountain lion suddenly grabbed the child by the head and began to run.
“Somebody screamed the baby’s name, and his dad started running,” the boy’s aunt recounted.
“The father grabbed the mountain lion with his hands, and he just fought. Then the mountain lion let go.”
The dramatic rescue unfolded in front of about 40 onlookers, some of whom noted that the mountain lion appeared completely unafraid during the attack.
Male mountain lions can weigh up to 150 pounds and measure up to 8 feet in length, making the father’s actions even more heroic.
The boy was promptly airlifted to Northridge Hospital Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. He was released later that Sunday but had to return to the hospital on Monday due to complications involving his eyes.
Upon arrival at the scene, California State Park rangers and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officers found the mountain lion crouched in a tree near the picnic area.
The animal was deemed a threat to public safety and was euthanized by a ranger.
Wildlife officers collected evidence from the boy’s injuries, including DNA swabs from the bite marks, which were matched to the mountain lion.
“CDFW and State Park officials are thankful that the family is safe, and the child is recovering and no one else was injured,” the CDFW stated.
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Just a month ago, five individuals were injured during a chaotic street takeover in Oakland. These unruly events, commonly referred to as “sideshows,” involve drivers blocking intersections and performing dangerous stunts like peeling out and burning rubber, all while large crowds gather to watch and record the spectacle.
Early Saturday morning, Oakland experienced yet another street takeover. This one lasted an hour and included participants firing guns into the air, all of which was captured on video. Shocked residents complained about the absence of police, as reported by KTVU-TV.
“We know that we don’t have enough police officers. … We can’t afford it.”
A video report shows what appears to be cellphone footage of individuals discharging firearms during the sideshow. Residents expressed their fear that stray bullets might cause serious injuries or worse.
“I just heard gunshots, like gunshots coming from all directions, people trying to hide. They just fire up in the air, and you don’t know where it’s going to land,” a neighbor who requested anonymity told the station.
This resident was among several who mentioned that such sideshows near 98th Avenue and Empire Boulevard have become routine occurrences.
“Like a whole hour. No police. I didn’t hear no sirens at all. … Some people were on top of that house’s roof. There were fireworks included. There were blue lasers, green lasers,” another neighbor revealed to the station.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Police Chief Floyd Mitchell have made appearances at recent town halls, promising to take more action against these sideshows. Potential solutions discussed include using new technologies like drones and cameras, as well as enlisting the help of the California Highway Patrol.
“We know that we don’t have enough police officers,” the mayor said at one town hall, according to KTVU. “We can’t afford it, but that doesn’t mean that we use that as an excuse or reason not to be sure that people feel safe.”
Chief Mitchell noted that police are “working hard to try to curb this activity. We have a sideshow detail that goes out every Friday and Saturday,” the station reported.
Mitchell also mentioned that redesigned intersections could potentially help, but KTVU reported that residents near Saturday’s sideshow are still waiting for city leaders to fulfill their promises.
“I’ve been here my whole life, and it has changed, it has changed so much, and it’s frustrating because it seems like they don’t care,” a neighbor told the station.
KTVU said it reached out to both the police and the mayor’s office for comments on the residents’ concerns about local crime, but the station did not receive a response in time for its report.
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A mother from Chicago, who holds a concealed-carry license, found herself in a harrowing situation over the weekend when she had to use her firearm to protect her daughter.
The incident occurred at the family’s South Shore apartment late Saturday night. The mother, who requested anonymity, shared her experience with WLS-TV.
“That motherly instincts kick in, so as soon as something happens, it’s like fight or flight,” she explained.
Her 18-year-old daughter had just finished bathing and returned to her bedroom shortly before 11 p.m. when she noticed a man attempting to climb through her window.
“So, I put the towel on, and I run out my room, and I ran right there. I’m like, ‘Yo, somebody’s trying to come through my window.’ So, my mom immediately acted on it,” the daughter recounted to the station.
The mother, a long-time concealed-carry license holder, had never fired her gun until that night.
“He was, like, hanging on her window. I just told him that ‘I have a gun. I’m going to shoot.’ And he just didn’t stop. I fired a warning shot. I didn’t even know that he got hit,” she told WLS.
The police later discovered the 36-year-old suspect on East 69th Street near Oglesby, with a gunshot wound to his leg. He was taken to a hospital and was reported to be in fair condition. Charges against him were pending as of Sunday night.
Both the mother and daughter had some stern words for the intruder.
“Next time you think about coming through somebody’s window, you just remember how that bullet felt,” the daughter warned.
Her mother echoed this sentiment, advising, “Try not to be out here committing crimes, especially trying to come into somebody’s house, because you never know what’s on the other side of that window.”
In the aftermath of the incident, the police confiscated the mother’s firearm.
This event highlights the importance of preparedness and the potential consequences of criminal actions, especially when intruding into someone’s home.
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Crotte
June 20, 2024 at 11:08 am
Without law and order peace cannot be maintained and gradually the barbarians will take over Minneapolis is well on its way to the new dark ages where barbarians see that anything is fair game.
Ann
June 20, 2024 at 3:17 pm
It’s a shame that these politicians don’t realize how important the police are to the safety of the general population, they have security etc I think that the lack of punishment for criminals after the police have caught them is a contributing factor, the police put their lives on the line and these left wing DA’s and judges do nothing to them, let them go no bail etc. and a lot of them commit further crimes while they are free! Who would want to be a police officer under these circumstances?
Rat Wrangler
June 20, 2024 at 5:54 pm
There is no such thing as “gun violence”, as that puts the responsibility for the violence on the gun, rather than on the sociopath wielding it. With two decades of known criminal activity under his belt, the perpetrator of this crime should probably have been removed from society long ago. What we need are laws that allow for the scaling of penalties based on all criminal behavior, not just the most recent case, but juries are often not permitted to hear about a defendant’s previous encounters with the law. They are often permitted to hear about previous activities of the witnesses to the crimes so as to credit or discredit their testimonies. This is not fair to the People nor to the justice system. To make matters worse, the prosecutors are often allowed to determine which cases to bring to the courts, regardless of what the laws themselves say.
Jeff
June 20, 2024 at 6:03 pm
For those that think tighter gun control laws would have prevented this incident are simple-minded people.
Mohamed was ILLEGALLY possessing a gun. So much for that law!!!!
Criminals are the problem, not the tool.