Reynaldo Cantu III, aged 40, was tragically killed on December 2, 2022, in Newark, California. The incident occurred in what authorities have described as a revenge killing. Louie Sixto Lopez, a 52-year-old man, has been charged with Cantu's murder. The motive behind the killing was linked to the death of Lopez's 16-year-old daughter, Danielle Lopez, who died on October 3, 2022, after being struck by multiple vehicles while walking on Interstate 680 in San Jose.
Danielle had exited a vehicle driven by Cantu's son, which led Lopez to believe that Cantu's son was responsible for her death.
On the day of the incident, Lopez approached Cantu, who was sitting in his parked car in the driveway of his home. Lopez, armed with a gun, confronted Cantu and demanded to know the whereabouts of his son. Accusing Cantu's son of killing his daughter, Lopez shot Cantu twice, resulting in his immediate death at the scene. The entire confrontation was captured by a Ring camera on the property, providing crucial evidence for the investigation.
Following the shooting, Lopez was arrested the next day in San Jose and booked into Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. He has been charged with murder, with an additional gun enhancement charge. The Alameda County District Attorney's Office is handling the case, and Lopez is expected to be arraigned soon. Due to the ongoing nature of the case, the District Attorney's Office has refrained from making further comments.
The tragic events have left the Cantu family and the Newark community in mourning. Reynaldo Cantu III was remembered as a beloved husband, father, and friend. The case has drawn significant attention, highlighting the devastating impact of Danielle Lopez's death and the subsequent actions taken by her grieving father. The investigation continues as authorities seek to bring justice to both families affected by these tragic events.
