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Died on
March 18, 2018

Mid-City
4700 block of West 17th Street
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Cause: Gunshot
Race/Ethnicity: Latino
Agency: LAPD

Steven Lopez, 22

By Nicole Santa Cruz

March 21, 2018

Steven Lopez, a 22-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Sunday, March 18, in the 4700 block of West 17th Street in Mid-City, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.

At 10 p.m., officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call of shots fired in the area, Los Angeles Police Det. John Lamberti said.

Officers found a family member cradling Lopez on the sidewalk when they arrived, Lamberti said.

Lopez was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:14 p.m., according to coroner’s records.

Police think a man walked up to Lopez, who was hanging out on a bike in front of a home, and opened fire. It’s unclear why Lopez was shot.

Anyone with information is asked to call West Bureau detectives at (213) 382-9470. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

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Four reader comments

I am very trouble with the way the police handled the investigation of the murder of this young man. Basically they didn't even question anyone except a handful of people. They have video of the actual shooting and description of the get away vehicle and never sought any additional information from the public. It was 3 people involved two shooters and the driver of the vehicle that dropped the two shooters off and drove up the street and waited as the execution was carried out. This kid was not a gang member and the police disrespectfully came and searched a group of mourners at the murder site. That upsets me cause they didn't interview basically no body about this crime and come around and search Stevens childhood friends for gang tattoos while they mourn the lost of their friend. Why wasn't there no press conference seeking information from the public by the police. Everyone on the block is quiet and all say the same about the police reaction...they say and believe that the police don't care because they think Steven was a gang member. He was not! 3 suspects two shooters tall thin built..and a driver of a black 4 door sedan.. African americans ....one with a slim long looking face....that is what the local kids say as they seen the suspects vehicle a few minutes earlier. Please seek more info from the public ...step it up please L.A.P.D. anyone that knows how this murder was carried out will conclude that this was not the first time these killers killed. I write this comment in support of the mother and sister of this young man.

— Citizen..concerned! May 18, 2018 at 8:55 p.m.