Police found Lopez crouching in a doghouse in the backyard of a home. A woman who lives in the home had called police to report suspicious activity. He was shot multiple times by two police officers after he failed to comply with commands to drop his weapon and instead raised it toward the officers, police said.
Victim's Name: Robert Lopez
Agency Responsible: Tucson Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 33
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: April 23, 2013
County: Pima
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unknown
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban