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Erica Lopez

Case from Manhattan, NY dated Jun 26, 2020

Victim Details

Erica Lopez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Manhattan

NY

2020-06-26

19

Erica

Lopez

07/20/2026

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In the summer of 2020, a night out in Manhattan's Flatiron District ended in tragedy for 19-year-old Erica Lopez. On June 26th, Lopez, a recent high school graduate from Norwalk, Connecticut, was with her boyfriend, Andres Arias, celebrating a birthday at a rooftop bar. An altercation began when a woman from another group reportedly groped Lopez, leading to a confrontation.

Seeking to de-escalate the situation, Lopez and Arias decided to leave the establishment. However, they were followe ...
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  • New York Post: Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of woman in NYC’s Flatiron District
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    Hey all, I've been thinking a lot about Erica's incredible bravery during that horrible night. It's ... ...Read More
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