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Christian Lopez Rodriguez

Case from Allentown, PA dated Oct 17, 2020

Victim Details

Christian J. Lopez Rodriguez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Allentown

PA

2020-10-17

21

Christian

Lopez Rodriguez

07/15/2026

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On October 17, 2020, 21-year-old Christian Lopez Rodriguez, a male of Hispanic ethnicity, was fatally shot near the Hamilton Street Bridge in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The incident was later ruled a homicide. Rodriguez was found shot in the 100 block of East Hamilton Street and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital shortly after.

The investigation into Rodriguez's death revealed that he was approached by Jose Santiago, 39, who demanded they "run their pockets" while brandishing a gun. R ...
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  • mcall.com: Allentown police say they know who was involved in fatal shooting on Hamilton Street bridge, but are clearing up details
  • Allentown Police Investigating After Man Fatally Shot
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