Man Arraigned on Murder Charge in Fatal Shooting of Detroit-Area Police Officer, Prosecutor Says

Published on July 28, 2024

MELVINDALE, Mich.— A 44-year-old man has been charged with murder in the death of a Detroit-area police officer who was shot while responding to a call about a suspicious person near a car wash. Michael Lopez was arraigned Thursday, the Wayne County prosecutor’s office said in a release. Lopez faces other charges that include being a felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and drug possession. Court records did not list an attorney Thursday for Lopez. Lopez was ordered Thursday to reman in jail. An Aug. 12 probable cause hearing has been scheduled. Officer Mohamed Said was shot Sunda y afternoon in Melvindale, southwest of Detroit....

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