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Charges Issue in the Homicide of Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said
Age Correction: The police reports in the case indicates that Mohamed Said was 26 at the time of his death.
Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Michael Lopez, 44, of Southfield, in connection with the homicide of Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said, 26, when he was on duty.On July 21, 2024, at approximately 12:34 p.m., at a car wash located near the intersection of Oakwood Boulevard and Clarann Street in Melvindale, Officer Said conducted a traffic stop on the defendant. During the traffic stop, it is alleged that Defendant Lopez fled from the scene on foot. During the foot chase, it is further alleged that Defendant Lopez produced and fired a handgun, fatally wounding Officer Said. Investigation by the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team led to the arrest of the defendant on July 22, 2024.
Michael Lopez has been charged with Murder of a Police Officer (Life in Prison), Felon in Possession of a Firearm (5 years),Felon in Possession of Ammunition (5 years), Carrying a Concealed Weapon (5 years), Possession of a Controlled Substance-Methamphetamine/Ecstasy (10 years), Possession of a Controlled Substance under 25 grams (4 years), Carrying a Dangerous Weapon with Unlawful Intent (5 years), and five counts of Felony Firearm (2 years consecutively).*
"Policing is one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. The alleged facts in this case will show that this defendant callously gunned down and killed 26-year-old Officer Mohamed Said, who was just doing his job and had just begun his career in law enforcement. Tragic does not even begin to describe what happened here," said Prosecutor Kym Worthy.
Defendant Lopez was arraigned and remanded to jail by Judge Richard A. Page this morning in 24th District Court. The Probable Cause Hearing will be held on August 12, 2024. Another district court will be assigned to the case in advance of the next court date to avoid any conflict of interest with the case.
Please request a photograph of the defendant from the Michigan State Police.
*The charges are allegations and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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