Encarnacion Lopez, 29, was shot and killed in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, on October 10, 2024. Emergency responders found Lopez with gunshot wounds; he received medical attention but died from his injuries. The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating and has not publicly identified suspects or announced any arrests.

The neighborhood and Lopez’s community responded with grief; a memorial page was set up where friends, family and neighbors lit candles and posted memories. Local leaders and residents have voiced frustration over a lack of leads and broader concerns about rising gun violence in the city.

If anyone in Boyle Heights or surrounding areas saw or heard anything related to the shooting on October 10, 2024, please contact the Los Angeles Police Department with information.