Man Accused of Killing Michigan Deputy Captured After Manhunt

Michael Lopez, 44, was arrested just before 6:30 p.m. Monday in Detroit, according to a spokeswoman for the Michigan State Police and neighbors who watched the arrest.

by Staff

July 23, 2024

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A man accused of fatally shooting a Melvindale, Michigan, police officer Sunday was captured Monday after a manhunt.

Michael Lopez, 44, was arrested just before 6:30 p.m. Monday in Detroit, according to a spokeswoman for the Michigan State Police and neighbors who watched the arrest. Video shows a swarm of authorities around Lopez, his hands handcuffed behind his back.

Lopez was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Mohamed Said, 26, an officer with the Melvindale Police Department, late Sunday morning after a foot pursuit and struggle near a car wash, the Detroit News reports.

Multiple agencies were looking for the 44-year-old before his arrest, including the Michigan State Police, Wayne County Sherriff's Office and Detroit Police Department.