Homicide Report > Ricardo Lopez, 23
Ricardo Lopez, 23
Died Oct. 24, 2011
Ricardo Lopez, a 23-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Monday, Oct. 24, in the 700 block of South Berendo Street in Koreatown, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
LAPD Olympic homicide Det. John Skaggs, who is handling the case, said Lopez was confronted by a man about 1:23 a.m. and was shot several times.
Authorities were called and Lopez was taken to a hospital, where he died a short time later.
No arrests have been made in connection with the case.
Skaggs said it's unknown what transpired prior to the shooting or if the incident was gang-related.
The assailant was described as a Latino, standing 5 feet 5 inches tall and about 180 pounds.
Anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the shooter is asked to contact Det. Skaggs at (213) 382-9470. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800-222-8477).
— Los Angeles Times
Four reader comments about Ricardo Lopez
May he rest in peace, To his family i have you in my prayers, be strong
Oct. 26, 2011 at 6:04 p.m.
Dear Ana Daysi and your family,
Ricky will be remembered as a kind and friendly person. We will all miss him. Our strength and love of God will help us.
Love, Paula & Ms. V's class
Oct. 27, 2011 at 9:46 a.m.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil Gibran
Nov. 1, 2011 at 2:40 p.m.
damn everytime i open up d laptop I see yuur name RICARDO LOPEZ 23 rip lil kuzzn ily durrs no words tht kan xplain how much my heart is broken...missn yuuh lyke krazy my pretty ricky:'( ....TO OUR FAMILY DIS IS SUMTHNG DAT WILL B HARD FOR ALL OF US TO OVA KUM...I JUS WISH MY FAMILY WUDNT B IN SO MUCH PAIN ILY ALL
April 13, 2012 at 10:04 a.m.
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