Late Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell returns to Connecticut

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut. — An aircraft with Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell landed near his hometown in Connecticut on Wednesday afternoon.

A line of police cars then escorted his family back to New Haven, where he grew up.

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said Mitchell also had deep roots in her community. A memorial service and burial are planned for early next week.

Mitchell died trying to help the gunman who killed him in a chaotic shooting last month Two other victims died. Police also killed the shooter. Surviving victims include another police officer and a firefighter.

Mitchell leaves behind his fiancée and four children. You can support them by donating to a memorial fund.