Bio & Incident Details
Age: 54
Tour: 2 years
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire (Accidental)
Incident Date: 2/19/1911
Weapon: Officer's handgun
Suspect: Not available
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Jailer Lopez was accidentally shot and killed by a town marshal who was bringing two suspects to jail. Upon his arrival one of the suspects yelled to the jailer that the man had a gun. Jailer Lopez opened the door and immediately grabbed the marshal, thinking he was one of the prisoners. The marshal's weapon accidentally discharged, striking Jailer Lopez in the stomach.
Jailer Lopez had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife, three sons, and a daughter.
