Obituaries
Minneapolis Police Officer Jamal Mitchell's Legacy Goes Beyond Law Enforcement
In a short time, Mansour says he witnessed how special Mitchell is when it comes to making an impact on the next generation.
June 2, 2024
MINNEAPOLIS — The loss of Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell in a mass shooting last Thursday sends a wave of hurt all throughout the communities he lived and worked in, including the north metro, where he coached youth basketball.
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"Our boys were both on the same team, and he was a co-coach with me for two seasons," said AJ Mansour, who leads the team of first- and second-grade boys, alongside officer Mitchell, in the Osseo Maple Grove Basketball Association.
In that short time, Mansour says he witnessed how special Mitchell is when it comes to making an impact on the next generation.
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Jamal Mitchell often gave his time to the Minneapolis Police Activities League/Minneapolis Police Activities League/WCCO News
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