Jose David López Pérez

Death by Force
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Jose David López Pérez, a 15-year-old student, tragically lost his life on March 7, 2022, in a drive-by shooting incident outside East High School in Des Moines, Iowa. Born on July 6, 2006, José was known for his vibrant personality, big heart, and infectious laughter. He was an avid collector of "Fast and Furious" cars, enjoyed playing video games, and loved to dance and act silly. José had dreams of becoming a welder, following in his grandfather's footsteps, and had plans to visit Mexico ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Jose David López Pérez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Des-moines

    IA

    2022-03-07

    15

    Jose

    David López Pérez

    01/03/2025

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    I’ve been thinking a lot about how José had aspirations to become a welder. It breaks my heart th... ...Read More
    09/29/2024
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    05/24/2024
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