Claudia Lopez, a 37-year-old mother of two, tragically lost her life on January 1, 2020, in Compton, California. The incident occurred around 12:40 a.m. at a residence on West 154th Street. Claudia was fatally shot by Eduardo Ubiarco, her common-law husband and the father of her children. The shooting also left Claudia's father critically wounded. Claudia was pronounced dead shortly after the attack, with the coroner's report confirming that she died from multiple gunshot wounds.
The death was ruled a homicide.
Eduardo Ubiarco was arrested shortly after the shooting and has remained in custody since then. He was charged with first-degree murder for Claudia's death and attempted murder for the attack on her father. The couple's two children were present in the home at the time of the shooting but were unharmed. They are now being cared for by family members.
The case proceeded to trial, where Ubiarco was found guilty of first-degree murder and attempted murder. The jury also found that he personally used a firearm and inflicted great bodily injury on Claudia's father. The prosecution highlighted that the relationship between Claudia and Ubiarco involved domestic abuse, although the exact motive for the shooting was not determined. In March 2022, Ubiarco was sentenced to 49 years to life in state prison for his crimes.
Claudia's death left a profound impact on her community, particularly at the Warner Center Pet Clinic in Woodland Hills, where she worked as a receptionist for over six years. Her coworkers described her as a pillar of their team, always smiling and dedicated to her work. A memorial fund was set up to support her children, raising over $10,000. The tragic loss of Claudia Lopez serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of domestic violence.
