On the night of February 23, 2024, Abel Lopez, a 33-year-old resident of Los Angeles, was fatally shot in the unincorporated Willowbrook area. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputies from the Century Station responded to reports of gunfire around 11:35 p.m. at the intersection of Willowbrook Avenue and East 119th Street. Upon arrival, they discovered two male victims with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle.
Lopez was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics, while the second victim was transported to a hospital in stable condition.
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified the deceased as Abel Lopez, confirming that he died from gunshot wounds to the head, with the manner of death classified as homicide.
As of now, there have been no reports of arrests or identification of suspects related to this case. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact their Homicide Bureau at 323-890-5500. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or via their website at lacrimestoppers.org.
Abel Lopez was born on December 25, 1990, and passed away on February 23, 2024. A graveside service was held on March 20, 2024, at Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, California, where he was laid to rest.
The investigation into Abel Lopez's death remains ongoing. Authorities continue to seek information from the public to help identify and apprehend the individual(s) responsible for this tragic incident.
