ARTHUR LOPEZ

Officer Rank: Police Officer
Memorial Panel: 32-E: 28
Department: Nassau County, New York, P.D.
End of Watch: October 23, 2012
Cause: SHOT
Age: 29
Years of Service: 8
Description: Police Officer Lopez was shot and killed after he stopped a vehicle wanted for leaving the scene of a hit-and-run crash. After a brief exchange with the suspect, the suspect opened fire and shot Officer Lopez. Officer Lopez died at a nearby hospital. The suspect fled the scene and was later apprehended by law enforcement officers after he shot and killed a civilian.
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