Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said, 23, was killed in the line of duty while responding to a call of suspicious activity near a carwash at Oakwood and Dix.
The shooting took place in the 17000 block of Clarann Street in Melvindale just after 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Michael Lopez, 44, was taken into custody on Monday in Southwest Detroit in connection with Said's death.
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Said approached Lopez, who subsequently fled when the officer attempted to make contact with him, according to authorities. A pursuit ensued, during which Said tased Lopez. Lopez then produced a firearm and shot the officer.
A manhunt involving the ATF, Michigan State Police, Melvindale police, the National Police Defense Foundation, and U.S. Marshals began soon after the shooting. The agencies offered a $37,500 reward in exchange for information that led to Lopez's arrest.
Lopez has a criminal record that includes carjacking and resisting arrest, according to officials.
Officer Said was a member of the Melvindale Police Department for one year. His friend, Mohamed Alomari, expressed his heartbreak and that "It's tough on us, especially for a young man that didn't get to see the things he wanted to do in his life, get married and have kids."
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This is official funeral arrangements for Corporal Mohamed Said.
Visitation:
Thursday, July 25th, 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Ford Center for Performing Arts
15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
Funeral:
Friday, July 26th, at 11 a.m.
Dearborn Mosque American Moslem Society
9945 Vernor Hwy
Dearborn, MI 48120
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