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Minneapolis police search for motive after shootings left 2 dead, including officer giving medical help. Here's what we know

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Minneapolis police are investigating two shootings that occurred on Thursday night, resulting in the deaths of two individuals, including a police officer, and the injury of four others. The officer, Jamal Mitchell, was ambushed while providing medical assistance to injured individuals. The suspect was also killed. Another officer and three civilians were found with gunshot wounds, with one civilian dying at the scene. The incident adds to the rising number of mass shootings in the US, with 180 occurring in the first five months of this year. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive behind the shootings.