Ronmel Wilfredo Lopez-Alfaro

Ronmel Wilfredo Lopez-Alfaro, a man remembered by a friend as a funny, hardworking family man, was killed in Brunswick, Georgia, on Monday, May 1, 2023. The 38-year-old Hispanic man, also known to loved ones as "Enrique," was described by a workmate as more of a brother than a colleague, someone with whom he shared good times building scaffolding. His unexpected death left his family and friends seeking answers.

That Monday, officers from the Brunswick Police Department were called to the 2200 block of Amherst Street to conduct a death investigation. At the scene, they discovered Mr. Lopez-Alfaro's body, which showed an apparent injury. A grey Honda Civic was also found at the location. The nature of his death was not immediately clear, and his body was transported to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Medical Examiner's office for an autopsy.

The subsequent examination determined that Ronmel Wilfredo Lopez-Alfaro had been shot to death. Following this finding, the Brunswick Police Department officially began a homicide investigation into his killing. The coastal city of Brunswick, located in Glynn County, is a community of about 15,000 residents and is the second-largest urban area on Georgia's coast. The quiet street where Mr. Lopez-Alfaro was found became the center of a search for clues into his final moments.

The investigation into the homicide is active and ongoing. Brunswick Police detectives are leading the case, working to piece together the events that led to the fatal shooting on Amherst Street. Details about a potential motive or any persons of interest have not been released to the public. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the case, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain largely unanswered.

In the days following his death, those who knew Mr. Lopez-Alfaro mourned their loss. A visitation was held for him on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home in Brunswick, where friends and family gathered to share memories and offer sympathy. A friend, Bryan Demine, publicly shared his grief, writing, "Enrique and I had good times together... I will always remember the times we had you were funny and a good worker and family man. We were more than working buddies we were brothers. Go rest high with the All Mighty and watch over us all and forever be your family's guardian angel."

The case of Ronmel Wilfredo Lopez-Alfaro's death remains unsolved. The Brunswick Police Department continues to seek information from the public that could lead to a breakthrough in the investigation. Authorities urge anyone with knowledge about the shooting to come forward. Detective Anthony Trollinger is the point of contact for the case, and tips can also be submitted anonymously through Silent Witness at 912-267-5516.