Mario Alberto Garcia Lopez, a 34-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on September 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was found shot in the torso at Las Cazuelas Mexican Grill on Nolensville Pike, just before 8:45 p.m. Unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities launched an investigation into the incident, which they believe was a targeted shooting. Two suspects were identified in connection with the crime: 30-year-old Juan J.
Chapa and 26-year-old Christian Daniel Arteaga-Sanchez. Surveillance footage showed the suspects entering the restaurant and approaching Lopez, who was seated at the bar. After a brief conversation, the suspects led Lopez into the restroom, where shots were heard. The suspects then left the restaurant and walked into the parking lot.
Metro Nashville Police Department released photos of the suspects, which were found on social media. However, the names provided on social media turned out to be fictitious, and the true identities of the suspects were confirmed later. The police urged anyone with information about the suspects to contact Crime Stoppers, assuring anonymity and a potential cash reward for helpful information.
Despite the investigation, a clear motive for the shooting has not been established. The case remains a significant focus for law enforcement as they continue to seek justice for Mario Alberto Garcia Lopez.
