Melvindale police officer shot dead; authorities search for suspect

(CBS) – A Melvindale police officer was fatally shot in the line of duty on Sunday, police said.

The officer was shot in the 17000 block of Clarann ​​Street in Melvindale while rushing to a situation. Details of the shooting were not released.

The suspect, Michael Lopez, a 44-year-old Hispanic man, is still large and is considered armed and dangerous, according to police. Police are actively searching for Lopez. If you see Lopez, do not approach or confront him. Please call 911.

If you have any information about Lopez or the incident, you are asked to call Mevlindale Police at 313-429-1070.

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