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Jason Lopez

Case from Casa-grande, AZ dated May 04, 2001

Victim Details

Jason Lopez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Casa-grande

AZ

2001-05-04

26

Jason

Lopez

06/28/2026

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On May 4, 2001, Pinal County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Patrick Lopez, a 26-year-old male, was shot and killed near Casa Grande, Arizona. He was attempting to serve a felony warrant when the encounter turned violent. The suspect resisted arrest, drew a handgun, and shot Deputy Lopez in the throat and arm. Despite his life-threatening injuries, Lopez managed to make his way back to his patrol car to radio for help.

The suspect fled the scene, leading responding officers on a running gun battle ...
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