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Rafael Lopez

Death by Force
Case Description
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Rafael Lopez, a 34-year-old beloved youth coach from Pittsburg, CA, tragically lost his life on December 14, 2019. Lopez was at his home on Havenwood Circle with his fiancée, Lea Perry, and their six children when two masked gunmen broke in. The family had just returned from an event commemorating a recently deceased family friend. As the intruders entered, they pointed guns at Lopez's stepson and other family members. In a heroic attempt to protect his family, Lopez confronted the assailants. ...Read More
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  • https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2019/12/16/man-shot-to-death-in-east-bay-home-was-youth-coach/
  • https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2019/12/14/man-killed-after-masked-gunmen-storm-into-pittsburg-home/
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    Victim Details

    Rafael Lopez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Pittsburg

    CA

    2019-12-14

    34

    Rafael

    Lopez

    11/13/2025

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    I've been following Rafael Lopez's case and the impact it's had on the Pittsburg community. One aspe... ...Read More
    12/04/2024
    I was just reading through the details about Rafael Lopez's tragic death and can't help but think ab... ...Read More
    09/17/2023
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    03/31/2023
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