Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Brandon Allen Mitchell
Gender : Male
Age :
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/30/2025
Location : Unknown
City : Des Moines
County : Polk
State : Iowa
Agency : Des Moines Police Department (DMPD)
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during search
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On January 30, 2025, Des Moines Police Department officers were executing a search warrant at a residence. During the search, officers encountered Brandon Allen Mitchell in a closet. A loud noise was heard, leading officers to believe Mitchell had fired a weapon. Officers shot and killed him. After the incident, no firearm was found at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
