Melvindale community stricken after officer killed in weekend shooting [Video]

MELVINDALE, Mich. (FOX 2) – As Melvindale Police search for the man who they said shot and killed Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said on Sunday, the chief gave an update on the investigation Monday afternoon.

UPDATE: Suspect accused of killing Melvindale officer Mohamed Said in custody

Police Chief Robert Kennaley and Mayor Nicole Shkira spoke at a press conference where they mourned the loss of Said while putting out a promise they would catch the suspect shooter. Speaking alongside the chief was the ATF, whose lead agent in metro Detroit told the offender: “we’re coming.”

Authorities are searching for Michael Lopez, 44, who they said shot and killed Said and then rode away on a green bike.

According to police, Said was responding to a suspicious person call at a car wash near Oakwood and Dix around 11:30 a.m. when he spotted Lopez with several bags but no vehicle. Police said the officer went to check to see if Lopez was homeless and …