OAKLAND, Calif. — After the tragic death of Oakland Police Officer Tuan Le, a third suspect has now been charged in connection to his killing. Marquise Cooper, 34, faces 16 felonies including first-degree murder and second-degree burglary, as stated in the Alameda County Superior Court records. The 36-year-old Officer Le was fatally shot while responding to a burglary call at a cannabis dispensary in the 400 block of Embarcadero in Oakland.
Le, who was working undercover at the time, succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds sustained during the incident. Two other men with extensive criminal backgrounds, Mark Sanders, 27, and Allen Brown, 28, are also being charged for their alleged involvement in the murder. Additionally, a fourth man, Sebron Ray Russell, is facing charges of second-degree burglary related to the fatal crime.
Cooper is slated to be arraigned on Tuesday at the Alameda County Superior Court. The involvement of multiple suspects in the killing of Officer Le has brought shock and sadness to the community. A public memorial was held to honor the fallen officer, highlighting the impact of his tragic passing on the city of Oakland. The loss of a dedicated officer has deeply affected both his loved ones and the local community.
This latest development in the case serves as a reminder of the risks that law enforcement officers face in the line of duty. As the legal proceedings move forward, the impact of Officer Le’s death continues to reverberate within the Oakland Police Department and the community at large. The arraignment of the additional suspect brings the case closer to a potential resolution, albeit without alleviating the profound loss experienced as a result of Officer Le’s passing.