Des Moines family demands better police training after shooting

Family and friends of Brandon Allen Mitchell, an unarmed man shot by police in January, marched on Saturday to demand better police training. They gathered at City Hall and walked to the Des Moines Police Department, seeking justice and accountability. Mitchell was shot during an attempted arrest after he hid in a closet. Body camera footage showed officers fired within 20 seconds of finding him, believing he had a gun. The family argues the shooting was unjustified and calls for improved de-escalation techniques. The Iowa Attorney General and Polk County Attorney stated the officers' actions were justified, and no charges will be filed. Family members expressed their grief and hope for change in police practices to prevent similar incidents in the future.