Martin Lopez was killed by Bell Gardens Police Department officers during a family disturbance, police said. Lopez allegedly attacked his stepfather with a knife inside their home once deputies arrived, and he was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Martin Lopez
Agency Responsible: Bell Gardens Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: November 21, 2018
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4214
Geography: Urban