Adrian Lopez dies in fatal southeast Austin shooting
Adrian Lopez dies in fatal southeast Austin shooting
Fatal southeast Austin shooting death of Adrian Lopez – Obituary
Authorities have confirmed the identity of a man who was fatally shot at an apartment complex on South Pleasant Valley Road in southeast Austin on Monday afternoon.
According to the Austin Police Department, officers responded to a shooting call shortly after 2 p.m. at the Waterloo Flats complex.
The initial call came from a complex employee who reported that a man had aggressively confronted and attacked him.
Upon arrival, officers discovered Adrian Lopez, a 39-year-old man, with a gunshot wound. Despite efforts to save his life, Lopez was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators determined that Lopez had initiated an assault on the employee and had threatened him with pepper spray, prompting the employee to use a weapon in self-defense.
It remains uncertain whether Lopez and the employee were previously acquainted. Currently, no charges are being pursued, and the case is still under investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the police at 512-974-TIPS.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Capital Area Crime Stoppers online or by calling 512-472-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 may be offered for information leading to an arrest.
This incident is being reviewed as the 42nd homicide in Austin for 2024.
Adrian Lopez dies in fatal southeast Austin shooting Fatal southeast Austin shooting death of Adrian Lopez – Obituary Authorities have confirmed the identity of a man who was fatally shot at an apartment complex on South Pleasant Valley Road in southeast Austin on Monday afternoon. According to the Austin Police Department, officers responded to a…
Adrian Lopez dies in fatal southeast Austin shooting Fatal southeast Austin shooting death of Adrian Lopez – Obituary Authorities have confirmed the identity of a man who was fatally shot at an apartment complex on South Pleasant Valley Road in southeast Austin on Monday afternoon. According to the Austin Police Department, officers responded to a…