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Zane Lopez

Case from San-angelo, TX dated Mar 26, 2016

Victim Details

Zane Lopez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

San-angelo

TX

2016-03-26

16

Zane

Lopez

07/20/2026

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Zane Lopez, a 16-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity from San Angelo, Texas, tragically died on March 26, 2016, from a gunshot wound to the head. He was found in the backyard of his house along with Juan Julio Guerrero, 18, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Zane succumbed to his injuries five days later.

The incident was linked to threatening social media and text exchanges between Zane and members of a criminal street gang. A gang leader, upon becoming aware of these exchanges, alleg ...
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  • San Antonio Express-News: 7 West Texas teenagers arrested, charged with murder of 2 juveniles
  • CONCHOVALLEYHOMEPAGE: Seven Arrested in Connection with Double Homicide
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    I've been following the tragic case of Zane Lopez and Juan Julio Guerrero, and what really gets to m... ...Read More
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    I've been following the tragic case of Zane Lopez and it's been weighing heavily on my mind, especia... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the role social media played in Zane's tragic death. ... ...Read More
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