Patrolman Morris D. Lopez, Tampa Police Department, Florida

Patrolman Morris D. Lopez

Tampa Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Saturday, July 9, 1949

Morris D. Lopez

Patrolman Lopez was shot and killed by unknown assailants at 7th Avenue and 16th Street in Ybor City while on foot patrol. A vehicle suddenly stopped and a shot rang out, striking Patrolman Lopez in the chest. No suspects were ever identified and the case remains open.

Bio

Age 25
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Never identified

Most Recent Reflection

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I'm a great niece. Morris was my grandfather's brother. I have newspaper clippings and though I wasn't even born. .. I feel like I was there. Alot has changed since then today I'm at 7th & 16th where you were killed some 70 years ago

Kary
Niece

July 21, 2018