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Anthony C. Lopez
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Gender
Male
Age
21 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
07/21/2018
Location
S Dobson Rd & W Southern Ave Mesa AZ 85202 Maricopa
Cause of Death
Deadly force
Police stopped a suspected impaired driver at an intersection. Anthony C. Lopez allegedly refused to follow directions. Police said he accelerated backward, striking one of the officers and hit a patrol car. The officer reportedly dropped his less-lethal Taser, drew his firearm and shot and killed the unarmed Lopez. Lopez's family alleges their son had a seizure condition and was having a seizure during the incident. They have filed a $3.5 million lawsuit. Police alleged vehicular assault.
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Alleged Responsible Party
Mesa Police Department
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