Several arrests have been made in the fatal shooting of Oakland police Officer Tuan Le, who was responding to a burglary at a cannabis business last week. Mark Sanders, 27, was booked on suspicion of murder and other felony counts in connection with Officer Le’s death. The arrest was made with the help of the Livermore Police Department and U.S. Marshals Service San Francisco.
The Oakland Police Department announced several unspecified arrests tied to the slaying of Officer Le, though they did not specify the charges the other suspects face. Sources confirmed that at least two suspects were arrested in the burglary that preceded Officer Le’s death, but it is unclear if they were tied to the actual homicide.
Le, who graduated from Oakland Police’s 183rd Academy in 2020 and served on the robbery detail for the last two years, was killed while intercepting a burglary in progress. The news of his death was met with shock, sadness, and grief throughout Oakland. Residents spoke fondly of Officer Le, remembering him as a respectful and dedicated officer.
Mark Sanders, the suspect arrested on suspicion of the murder of Officer Le, was previously convicted of burglary and served 120 days before being released on probation in 2022. He is currently being held without bail and is expected to make his first court appearance on Thursday.
As the community mourns the loss of Officer Le, the legal process continues in hopes of bringing healing to his grieving family and the entire Oakland Police Department.