Hipolito Lopez was 17 when he was killed in a fatal shooting on January 12, 2010, in Fresno, California. The shooting occurred in a neighborhood noted for gang-related violence, though no clear motive was established in initial reports.

Fresno police opened an investigation but encountered a lack of witnesses, which stalled the development of leads. Hipolito was later memorialized at a Fresno cemetery, a reflection of his family and community’s grief.

If anyone has information about Hipolito’s death or recalls events from that neighborhood on January 12, 2010, contact the Fresno police with what they know.