Dante Anthony Lopez, 42, of San Diego, was shot and killed in Spring Valley, California, on July 11, 2021, at about 11:15 p.m. Deputies responding to a report of a shooting found Lopez with a gunshot wound; he received lifesaving measures on scene and was taken to a local hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Medical Examiner ruled the cause of death a gunshot wound and the manner homicide.

The Sheriff’s Homicide Unit identified two suspects and made arrests: George Gomez III, 20, of San Diego, was arrested and charged with one count of murder on July 14, 2021; Isak Espino, 25, of San Diego, was arrested and charged with one count of murder on July 27, 2021. Both were booked into San Diego Central Jail and the investigation remained active.

If anyone saw activity near Elkelton Boulevard and Crestmore Avenue that night or has other information, please contact investigators.