MELVINDALE , MI (WTVB) – A Wayne County jury convicted Michael Lopez on Tuesday for the shooting death of Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said on July 21,2024. Lopez was found guilty on all counts, including the murder of a police officer and several felony firearm charges.
The verdict follows a trial where prosecutors detailed how Lopez shot the officer while fleeing a confrontation, ending a case that has deeply affected the local law enforcement community.
Said’s father and brother spoke to reporters when leaving the courtroom…