Elian Lopez

Death by Force

Elian Lopez, a 16-year-old resident of Indio, California, tragically lost his life on March 24, 2017. The incident occurred late at night around 11:48 p.m. at the Cielo Vista Apartments located on Shadow Palm Avenue. According to reports, Lopez was in the courtyard of the apartment complex when he was shot multiple times. Neighbors reported hearing six to seven gunshots before discovering Lopez, who was still conscious and uttered, "They got me, they got me." Despite immediate efforts by neighbo ...Read More

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