Michael E. Lopez, 36, was found dead from gunshot wounds inside a residence in the 2500 block of South Sterling Avenue in Independence, Missouri, on the night of Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Officers were dispatched after reports of an aggravated assault and a shooting; a large police presence searched the neighborhood and warned residents that people involved might still be nearby. Several people at the scene were detained for questioning, and the Independence Police Department continued investigating the circumstances of the fatal shooting.

Public reports after the incident did not identify any individuals who were formally charged in connection with Lopez’s death. If anyone knew Michael, his movements that night, or has information about the shooting, the Independence Police Department wants to hear from you.