Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said, 23, shot and killed: What we know

A manhunt is underway for a convicted felon accused in the shooting death of 23-year-old Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said.

Said was shot and killed Sunday morning at Oakwood and Dix Road.

The community is reeling over the loss of Said, who was a beloved member of the Melvindale community. In high school, he competed with the soccer team at Melvindale High School Cardinals and was described by friends as a "star."

Khalil Refai, a city council member in Hamtramck and former Hamtramck Police chaplain, posted on Facebook that he had known Said for over 10 years. He said he was "deeply saddened" by his death, noting that he was respectful, smart and dedicated to his community.

Armed and dangerous

Lopez remains at large, Melvindale police said on Sunday, warning that he is armed and dangerous. He was last seen shirtless and on a bike. Michigan State Police and Dearborn Police Department are both assisting with the manhunt.

Lopez has a criminal record including resisting arrest and carjacking.

In a Facebook post on Sunday, police cautioned the public not to approach Lopez, but to call 911 if they see him. A $20,000 reward has been offered by the ATF, the Michigan State Police and the Melvindale Police for information leading to the arrest of Lopez. Anyone with tips should call Tips Melvindale police at 313-429-1070 or the ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS.

How it happened

According to information from police, around 11:40 a.m. on Sunday, Officer Said was shot while responding to a suspicious individual call at a gas station on Oakwood and Dix Road in Melvindale. Said approached Lopez, who ran. After a pursuit, Said tased him. Lopez pulled out a gun and shot him.

Officer Said is now the latest officer in Michigan to die in the line of duty. He had served for 14 months. On June 27, Deputy Sheriff William Butler, Jr. died in Hillsdale in the line of duty.

Funeral services set

Said's funeral service is set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at American Moslem Society in Dearborn.

Reward for information

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Melvindale Police Department, Michigan State Police, and the Police Defense Foundation are offering a reward of up to $37,500 on information leading to the whereabouts ofLopez.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Melvindale Police Department.

Tips can also be received through the ATF hotline or emailing ATFTips@atf.gov or submitting information anonymously through the Report It website . When using Report It, select “ATF – Detroit Field Division” as the reporting agency.

Information eligible for reward must lead to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said, 23, shot and killed: What we know