DEARBORN, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – U.S. and Michigan flags statewide will be lowered to half-staff on Friday, July 26, to honor the life and service of Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said.
He died in the line of duty after officials reported a 44-year-old suspect shot and killed Said. The suspect eluded police for a day. He is now in custody.
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Officer Said has been described as a dedicated public servant. He graduated from both Melvindale High School and Wayne County Regional Police Academy. He joined the Melvindale Police Department in 2023 and dreamed of one day joining the K9 Unit or detective bureau.
Visitation for Said is Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. at the Ford Center for Performing Arts in Dearborn. His funeral service is Friday 11 a.m. at the Dearborn Mosque American Moslem Society.
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