Tomas Jose Lopez, a 36-year-old resident of Las Vegas, New Mexico, tragically lost his life on May 15, 2023, in a fatal shooting incident that occurred on Interstate 25. The New Mexico State Police reported that Lopez was shot while traveling on I-25 near mile marker 341 in the Romeroville area.
According to investigators, Rosa Ybarra, a 31-year-old woman, is accused of shooting Lopez while they were driving on the interstate. After the shooting, Ybarra allegedly left the scene.
Lopez was transported to an area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The New Mexico State Police initiated an investigation into the incident. While specific details about the arrest were not provided in the available search results, it was reported that Rosa Ybarra was identified as the suspect in the case. The motive for the shooting and the relationship between Ybarra and Lopez, if any, were not disclosed in the information provided.
Tomas Jose Lopez was born on January 14, 1987. His unexpected passing was deeply felt by his loved ones, as noted in his obituary. The community mourned the loss of Lopez, whose life was cut short by this act of gun violence.
