On the evening of March 26, 2023, at approximately 7:20 PM, Lompoc Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting at 321 W. North Avenue in Lompoc, California. Upon arrival, they discovered 42-year-old Ivan Lopez-Lopez lying on the ground, deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. The incident occurred within a mobile home park, where Lopez-Lopez was reportedly working on his car at the time of the shooting.
Detectives from the Lompoc Police Department initiated a homicide investigation, determining that the shooting did not appear to be gang-related. In the subsequent weeks, authorities identified 37-year-old Omar Ricardo Dircio as the primary suspect in the case. An arrest warrant was issued for Dircio, described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The Lompoc Police Department cautioned the public against approaching Dircio, considering him potentially armed and dangerous, and urged anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact them immediately.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the homicide of Ivan Lopez-Lopez. The Lompoc Police Department continues to seek assistance from the community to locate Omar Ricardo Dircio and gather any additional information pertinent to the case. The investigation remains active and ongoing, with authorities striving to bring justice to the Lopez-Lopez family.
