Rookie Cop Threatened To Shoot Wife: Apple Valley Police

APPLE VALLEY, MN — A Minneapolis police rookie living in Apple Valley is facing a felony-level threat charge after authorities said he threatened to shoot his wife. On or about Aug. 2, an Apple Valley police officer responded to the 12000 block of Glenbrook Way, Apple Valley on a report of a past action domestic assault.

Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the woman, who reported that she had gotten into an argument the evening before with her husband, Ahmed Jama, 19. On Aug. 1 at about 11 p.m., Jama returned home and got into an argument with his wife, during which he threatened her, stating that he would shoot her in the head and get away with it, police claim.

The woman reported being afraid of him and not feeling safe. Jama had never threatening her like that before, according to the criminal complaint. (For more local news, click here to sign up for real-time news alerts and newsletters from Minnesota Patch, click here to find your local Minnesota Patch. Also, follow us on Facebook , and if you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)

Jama is employed as a police officer and his duty weapon was in the home at the time he made the threat, according to authorities. Officers spoke with Jama, who agreed to go to the police department to give a statement. He admitted that they argued, but said it was more of a discussion. He also denied making the threat, according to police.

Acting Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo told the State Tribune that Jama, on probation with the department, has been placed on administrative leave.

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