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Nelson Lopez

Death by Force
Case Description
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Nelson Lopez, aged 36, tragically lost his life on February 8, 2018, in Louisville, Kentucky. Lopez was shot and killed in his car on Bluebell Drive in the Okolona neighborhood. The incident occurred during a high-speed chase, where Duane Eades, 48, and another individual pursued Lopez. During the chase, Eades leaned out of the window and fired multiple shots, striking Lopez in the head. Lopez succumbed to his injuries a few days later.

Following the incident, Duane Eades was arrested a ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Nelson Lopez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Louisville

    KY

    2018-02-08

    36

    Nelson

    Lopez

    Yes

    11/27/2025

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