Henrick Lopez, an 18-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on December 19, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. He was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound in the parking lot of a Tim Horton's on West Broad Street and South Wilson Road. Despite being rushed to Ohio Health Doctors Hospital, he succumbed to his injuries at 9:19 p.m. Another man, aged 23, was also found with a gunshot wound at the scene and was taken to a local hospital in critical condition but is expected to
recover.
The Columbus Division of Police responded to the incident and launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. As of now, no suspects have been identified, and the case remains open. The police have urged anyone with information to come forward and contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
The fatal shooting marked Columbus' 135th homicide of the year, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in the city. The community continues to mourn the loss of Henrick Lopez, who is remembered by his family and friends as a young man with a bright future ahead of him.
