Giovanni Lopez, an 18-year-old from Waco, Texas, was fatally shot on the evening of April 20, 2025. The shooting happened about 8:55 p.m. in the 1700 block of JJ Flewellen Road. Lopez was one of three people struck by gunfire; he was taken to a hospital and later died. The two other victims, an 18-year-old and a 23-year-old, were wounded and listed in stable condition.

Police have described the attack as targeted, indicating the victims were specifically sought out. No suspect has been identified or arrested and the investigation is ongoing. The Waco Police Department is seeking tips and has provided contact methods, including an anonymous Crime Stoppers hotline. Lopez’s family has set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses.

If anyone saw the incident on JJ Flewellen Road that night or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.