Melvindale Officer Mohamed Said Honored as Suspect Faces Multiple Charges
Community mourns the fallen officer while Michael Lopez, recently paroled, is charged with murder and other felonies.
- Officer Mohamed Said was killed while responding to a call near a gas station.
- Michael Lopez, the suspect, faces 12 charges including murder of a police officer.
- Lopez had been released from prison last month after serving 12 years for a previous crime.
- Public visitation for Officer Said drew a diverse crowd, highlighting his impact on the community.
- Governor Whitmer ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Officer Said.