Marisol Lopez, 55, was killed on January 23, 2019, in the mass shooting at the SunTrust Bank in Sebring, Florida. Born October 12, 1963, in Puerto Rico, she was described as deeply committed to her faith and devoted to her family. She is survived by her husband, Victor Manuel Lopez Diaz; two children, Victor Lopez and Kiara Lopez; her mother, Delfina Carmona; and three brothers.
According to accounts of the incident, a 21-year-old man entered the bank armed with a 9-millimeter handgun and wearing body armor, and opened fire, killing five people including Marisol. After the shooting the suspect called 911 and remained on the phone until law enforcement arrived and took him into custody. The other victims were Ana Piñon-Williams, Jessica Montague, Debra Cook, and Cynthia Lee Watson.
The loss of Marisol Lopez and the other victims has had a profound effect on the Sebring community and on her family, who have been remembered for their faith and close ties. If anyone knew Marisol or has information about her life and the impact she had on the community, please share what you can.