Tampa Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Saturday, July 9, 1949
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 9, 1949
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never identified
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.