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| Oakland officer Tuan Le |
A Vietnamese American police officer was fatally shot while trying to stop a burglary in Oakland.
"It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Officer Tuan Le, a dedicated public servant, loving husband, and a cherished member of the Oakland community," the Oakland police department said Dec. 29.
Multiple arrests have reportedly been made in connection with the burglary that led to the shooting, according to KTVU. Sources say they expect more arrests will be made. But at this time, there's no official word that the person who fired the gun that killed Officer Le has been arrested.
"This morning, our beloved city faced a heart-wrenching moment as one of our brave and dedicated Oakland police officers tragically lost their life in the line of duty," said Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao at a Friday news conference.
"I am deeply devastated by this heartbreaking news, and I know the entire Oakland community feels the profound impact of this loss.
Le, 36, was killed early Friday, Dec. 29, while iresponding to a burglary at a cannabis dispensary around 4:45 a.m. in the 400 block of Embarcadero near Ninth Avenue.
Fellow officers reportedly rushed the wounded Le to Highland Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:44 a.m.
Le was born on June 1, 1987 in Saigon Vietnam, before later moving to Oakland and being naturalized on September 11, 2001.
On February 21, 2020, Le graduated from the 183rd Police Academy, beginning a journey of public service to his community that lasted nearly four years.
"For the past two years, Officer Le served as the Community Resource Officer (CRO) in West Oakland, where he devoted himself to strengthening the bond between law enforcement and the residents of Oakland. His tireless efforts in fostering positive relationships made a lasting impact," continued the OPD press release.
"Officer Le was a devoted husband to his wife. His passing leaves a void in the law enforcement community, the city of Oakland, and in the hearts of those who knew him.
"I am deeply devastated by this heartbreaking news, and I know the entire Oakland community feels the profound impact of this loss.
Le, 36, was killed early Friday, Dec. 29, while iresponding to a burglary at a cannabis dispensary around 4:45 a.m. in the 400 block of Embarcadero near Ninth Avenue.
Fellow officers reportedly rushed the wounded Le to Highland Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 8:44 a.m.
Le was born on June 1, 1987 in Saigon Vietnam, before later moving to Oakland and being naturalized on September 11, 2001.
On February 21, 2020, Le graduated from the 183rd Police Academy, beginning a journey of public service to his community that lasted nearly four years.
"For the past two years, Officer Le served as the Community Resource Officer (CRO) in West Oakland, where he devoted himself to strengthening the bond between law enforcement and the residents of Oakland. His tireless efforts in fostering positive relationships made a lasting impact," continued the OPD press release.
"Officer Le was a devoted husband to his wife. His passing leaves a void in the law enforcement community, the city of Oakland, and in the hearts of those who knew him.
"He will be remembered for his kindness, his smile, and the positive change he brought to the lives of those around him. He is a true hero who dedicated his life to making our community safer," read the police statement.
"In this incredibly difficult time, I am urging all Oaklanders to unite in solidarity with the OPD family and the grieving loved ones of our fallen officer," said Mayor Thao. "The pain runs deep, and the support we provide to one another will be crucial as we navigate the shock that has enveloped our community.“
"In this incredibly difficult time, I am urging all Oaklanders to unite in solidarity with the OPD family and the grieving loved ones of our fallen officer," said Mayor Thao. "The pain runs deep, and the support we provide to one another will be crucial as we navigate the shock that has enveloped our community.“
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