Oakland cop killed while responding to burglary call
Oakland Police Officer Fatally Shot While Responding to Burglary at Marijuana Dispensary
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
10:30 AM – Sunday, December 31, 2023
An Oakland, California, police officer was tragically murdered while bravely responding to a burglary report at a marijuana dispensary.
On Friday, 36-year-old Tuan Le courageously responded to a burglary call at a cannabis business near Jack London Square at approximately 4:30 a.m.
Interim Police Chief Darren Allison stated at a news conference that the arriving uniformed and plainclothes officers observed multiple people leaving the business.
One of the individuals opened fire multiple times, striking Le, who was wearing plainclothes and operating an unmarked vehicle.
The other police officers at the scene were unharmed and took the injured officer to Highland Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead approximately four hours after the shooting occurred.
“Officer Le was surrounded by his wife, mother, and members of his OPD family when he died,” a statement from the city read.
The chief also stated that no officers returned fire.
Allison stated that while no arrests were made right away, detectives were still looking into a number of “actionable” pieces of evidence.
“The dangers and demands of this profession are real, and come with significant sacrifice,” the chief said. “Sadly, today, one of our officers paid the ultimate sacrifice.”
Le is from Saigon, Vietnam, and eventually moved to Oakland. In 2020, he graduated from the police academy and has worked as a community resource officer in West Oakland for the past two years.
“He will be remembered for his kindness, his smile, and the positive change he brought to the lives of those around him,” the statement read. “He is a true hero who dedicated his life to making our community safer.”
Additionally, Barry Donelan, the president of the Oakland Police Officers’ Association, made a statement regarding Le’s death.
“I am proud of the officers who responded this morning and carried their brother to the hospital on their shoulders,” said Donelan. “Their actions personified what it means to be an Oakland police officer. As we mourn, rest assured that we are also determined to bring this cop killer to justice.”
The investigation is still underway and no suspects have been named at this time.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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Oakland Police Officer Fatally Shot While Responding to Burglary at Marijuana Dispensary
On December 29, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in Oakland, California, where a police officer was shot and killed while bravely responding to a burglary report at a marijuana dispensary. The officer, 36-year-old Tuan Le, had responded to a call near Jack London Square at around 4:30 a.m.
According to Interim Police Chief Darren Allison, as officers arrived at the scene, they observed multiple individuals leaving the business. One of them opened fire multiple times, striking Officer Le, who was operating an unmarked vehicle and wearing plainclothes. Despite the efforts of his fellow officers, Officer Le was later pronounced dead at Highland Hospital.
The Oakland Police Department expressed their grief and condolences in a statement, highlighting that Officer Le was surrounded by his loved ones at the time of his passing. Chief Allison emphasized the sacrifice and dangers that come with being a police officer, stating, “Sadly, today, one of our officers paid the ultimate sacrifice.”
While no arrests were made immediately, detectives are actively investigating the incident. Chief Allison mentioned that there are several pieces of actionable evidence that they are looking into. The focus now is on bringing the perpetrator to justice.
Officer Le, originally from Saigon, Vietnam, had moved to Oakland and graduated from the police academy in 2020. He served as a community resource officer in West Oakland for the past two years and was known for his kindness, smile, and dedication to making the community safer.
Barry Donelan, the president of the Oakland Police Officers’ Association, expressed his pride in the officers who responded to the incident, carrying Officer Le to the hospital on their shoulders. He reassured the community that they are determined to bring the cop killer to justice.
The investigation is still ongoing, and no suspects have been named at this time. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
In the light of this tragic event, it is important to acknowledge the sacrifices that police officers make to ensure the safety of our communities. They put their lives on the line every day, responding to calls and protecting us. Let us remember Officer Tuan Le as a true hero who made a positive impact on those around him and dedicated his life to making our community safer.
We offer our deepest condolences to Officer Le’s family, friends, and the Oakland Police Department during this difficult time. May Officer Le rest in peace, and may justice be served.
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