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Antonio Lopez

Case from Bowling-green, OH dated May 01, 2023

Victim Details

Antonio Lopez

Male

White / Caucasian

Bowling-green

OH

2023-05-01

66

Antonio

Lopez

Self-Inflicted

06/29/2026

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On May 1, 2023, a tragic incident unfolded in Bowling Green, Ohio, involving Antonio Lopez, a 66-year-old resident of the city. The events began at approximately 9:37 a.m. when the Bowling Green Police Division responded to reports of a shooting at El Zarape restaurant, located at 1616 E. Wooster Street.

According to police reports, Lopez, who was an employee at El Zarape, became involved in a physical altercation with a 26-year-old co-worker, Jesus Melendez, also from Bowling Green. Du ...
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  • Sent-trib: Updated: BG shooter who was found dead has been identified - Sent-trib
  • Sent-trib: Shooting victim at hospital; suspect dead in BG - Sent-trib
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    I can't stop thinking about the broader impact of this tragic incident on the Bowling Green communit... ...Read More
    09/04/2024
    Has anyone else been following the tragic events that unfolded at El Zarape in Bowling Green? While ... ...Read More
    07/19/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the emotional toll this must have taken on Melendez and the other e... ...Read More
    08/11/2023
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