OAKLAND, CA – In the wake of the tragic death of a police officer during a burglary call at an Oakland, California cannabis dispensary last week, authorities have confirmed the arrest of multiple suspects on Tuesday.
Officer Tuan Le, a 36-year-old member of the Oakland Police Department, lost his life in the line of duty. Local news sources have reported that several individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident, with Mark Sanders, 27, being held on suspicion of murder along with other felony charges.
Sanders, who is suspected of being the gunman, was apprehended shortly after midnight on Tuesday. The Oakland police department announced his arrest over their radio channels, urging their colleagues to look after each other.
The incident began when Officer Le responded to a burglary in progress at a cannabis business on Embarcadero. By the time officers arrived, the suspects had already fled. A subsequent burglary report at the same location led to a confrontation with multiple individuals fleeing the scene. The suspects opened fire, fatally injuring Officer Le, who later passed away at the hospital surrounded by his family and fellow officers.
Officer Le, a native of Saigon, Vietnam, had been serving the Oakland community as a police officer for nearly four years. He is remembered by his colleagues as a devoted husband and a kind-hearted individual whose smile and positive influence will be greatly missed. His untimely death has deeply affected the law enforcement community, the city of Oakland, and those who knew him personally.
As the investigation continues, officers remain committed to bringing justice to Officer Le’s family.