Mario Lopez, a 35-year-old resident of Indio, California, was found dead on the night of October 4, 2022. Officers responded to reports of a person down and arrived around 11:41 p.m. to discover Lopez unresponsive in an alleyway north of the 44400 block of Palm Street; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators determined Lopez had been shot and that the shooting likely occurred at a nearby location.

The Major Crimes Unit detectives took over the investigation. Police have said there are outstanding suspects but no arrests have been made; the weapon, motive and circumstances that led to the shooting have not been publicly detailed and the case remains unsolved. Family and friends have expressed grief and frustration as authorities continue to appeal for tips.

If anyone has information about Lopez, the Major Crimes Unit or Valley Crime Stoppers is being asked to be contacted.