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CBS News
21-07-2025
- CBS News
"Melvindale meant everything to him": Family, police honor Mohamed Said 1 year after his death
Monday marks one year since Corporal Mohamed Said of the Melvindale Police Department in Michigan was shot and killed in the line of duty. The police department honored the police officer with a memorial ceremony and community gathering on Sunday. Ahmed Said is all smiles on the outside as he helps little kids hit the target on the dunk tank during the gathering. But inside, he still mourns the loss of his brother, Mohamed Said. "Doesn't feel like it's been a whole year because we've been thinking about him every day, every second of the day, and he's always in our mind," Ahmed Said stated. The day started with a motorcade of police officers from neighboring departments paying tribute to their fallen comrade. "It's like losing a son, but it's not just me," Melvindale Police Chief Robert Kennaley said. "He was well known through the police department. Everybody knew who he was, so it's a son and a brother that was lost. So, he was well known through the community." Then the community was invited to remember the former soccer star with fun family-friendly activities. "He liked helping out kids and making sure they got stuff they needed for school, and loved putting smiles on people's faces," Mohammed Hacham, event organizer & Mohamed Said's partner, said. Ahmed Said will soon follow in his footsteps, planning to attend the police academy. "My brother and I were planning to be partners in Melvindale," he said. The Melvindale Police Department is fully supporting Ahmed Said. "Mohamed was family to us. So his family is our family, so we wanted to make sure that they're taken care of," Kennaley said. Ahmed Said says his mission now is to serve and protect his community just like his brother did. "Melvindale meant everything to him. It was his heart," he said. The plan is to make the memorial for Mohamed Said an annual event.
CBS News
15-07-2025
- CBS News
Melvindale police launch investigation after body found near park
Police in Melvindale, Michigan, are investigating after a body was found near a park Monday evening. Crime scene tape and investigators could be seen on July 14 at McGinty Park on Robert Street. Police said officers responded at about 7:30 p.m. Police have not released the victim's identity. It is unknown how long the body was there or how the person was killed. Neighbors told CBS News Detroit that two kids found the body. Police did not release any additional information on the case. "The Melvindale Police Department is currently investigating the evidence and are working with the Wayne County Medical Examiner's office. The preliminary investigation shows no danger to the community or to the public. There is no person of interest being looked at this time," police said in a news release. Residents who live near the park said the discovery is terrifying. "It's so sad. I can't even imagine," said Jessica Brayman. "It's disheartening and it's sad. It's especially sad knowing that young children found this person." David Brayman said the park is usually packed with kids, but the neighborhood was quiet after the body was discovered.
