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Melvin Lopez

Death by Force
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In the summer of 2022, the life of 37-year-old Hispanic male Melvin A. Lopez was tragically cut short on June 24th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A beloved father to two daughters, he was known for his passion for fast cars and motorcycles and his involvement with the Heavy Hitters Athletic Facility. His sudden and violent death left his family and community in mourning.

On that Friday, at approximately 11:18 a.m., Lopez and another man, 28-year-old Giovanni E. Hernández, were fatally shot in ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Melvin Lopez

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Milwaukee

    WI

    2022-06-24

    37

    Melvin

    Lopez

    11/12/2025

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    01/01/2025
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    09/28/2024
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