On November 2, 2023, at approximately 8:30 p.m., 29-year-old Hyman Ira Lopez Jr. was found fatally shot behind the Sunshine Laundry located at 1030 Culebra Road in San Antonio, Texas. Responding officers from the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) discovered Lopez with a gunshot wound to the head; he was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services.
Surveillance footage from the laundromat's rear parking area revealed that, shortly before the shooting, Lopez was in the company of two unidentified women and one unidentified man. Despite this evidence, the SAPD reported a lack of eyewitnesses, and no weapon was recovered at the scene. As of December 2, 2023, no arrests have been made, and the identities of the individuals seen with Lopez remain unknown.
In the aftermath of this tragedy, Lopez's family has been vocal in their plea for justice. His father, Hyman Lopez Sr., expressed profound grief over the loss of his son, who leaves behind two young children. The family has urged anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing the emotional toll the unresolved case has taken on them.
To assist in the investigation, Crime Stoppers has offered a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. They encourage individuals with any knowledge of the incident to contact them at 210-224-7867. The SAPD continues to review the available surveillance footage and is actively seeking leads to identify and apprehend the suspect or suspects involved in Lopez's death.
