Melvindale police officer fatally shot; authorities searching for suspect
(CBS DETROIT) - A Melvindale police officer was fatally shot in the line of duty Sunday, police say.
The officer was shot at around 11:39 a.m. Sunday in the 17000 block of Clarann Street in Melvindale while responding to a situation. Details of the shooting have not been released.
The Melvindale Police Department has identified the officer as Mohamed Said.
Police say the suspect, Michael Lopez, a 44-year-old Puerto Rican man, is still large and is considered to be armed and dangerous. Lopez was last seen wearing black pants, no shirt and riding a bicycle. He has several tattoos and a goatee.
Police are actively looking for Lopez. If you see Lopez, do not approach or confront him. Please call 911.
Melvindale Police in conjunction with Michigan State Police and other agencies are actively looking for the suspect...
Posted by Melvindale Police Department on Sunday, July 21, 2024
If you have any information on Lopez or the incident, you're asked to call the Mevlindale Police Department at 313-429-1070.
The ATF, Michigan State Police and Melvindale police are offering a $20,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Lopez.
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