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Rigoberto Lopez
United States · Aged 24 · Died 04/26/2008
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Police shot and killed Rigoberto Lopez after he allegedly shot at them during a hostage standoff at an auto shop on the Southeast Side. Police said they got a call at about 7:50 p.m. regarding a possible robbery. Lopez reportedly refused to come out of the store and took three people hostage. At about 9:30 p.m, Lopez allegedly fired several shots at officers, who fired back. Lopez died at the scene. The hostages were physically unharmed.
Alleged responsible partyChicago Police DepartmentReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.
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