Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Monday, October 24, 2016
Add to My HeroesAlfonso Lopez
Sergeant Al Lopez suffered a fatal heart attack while responding to assist other deputies who were involved in a high speed pursuit in Compton at approximately 5:20 am.
Shortly after he responded from the station a citizen came into the lobby and advised deputies that a patrol car had crashed at the intersection of Myrrh Street and Willowbrook Avenue and the driver was unresponsive. Deputies responded to location and began performing CPR on on Sergeant Lopez. He was transported St. Francis Medical Center where he passed away.
It is believed that Sergeant Lopez suffered a fatal heart attack prior to his vehicle colliding with a fence at low speeds. The pursuit he was responding to was terminated shortly after it began due to the dangerously high speeds of the fleeing vehicle.
Sergeant Lopez had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for 26 years and was assigned to the Compton Station. He is survived by his wife and two adult children.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 26 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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View all 159 ReflectionsHey partner, coming up on seven years since we lost you. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you, you are missed so much and by so many. I find comfort in recalling our time together in a radio car and at Family Crimes Bureau. Vaya Con Dios my friend.
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