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Rafael Lopez

Case from Pittsburg, CA dated Dec 14, 2019

Victim Details

Rafael Lopez

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Pittsburg

CA

2019-12-14

34

Rafael

Lopez

07/01/2026

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Rafael Lopez, a 34-year-old beloved youth coach from Pittsburg, CA, tragically lost his life on December 14, 2019. Lopez was at his home on Havenwood Circle with his fiancée, Lea Perry, and their six children when two masked gunmen broke in. The family had just returned from an event commemorating a recently deceased family friend. As the intruders entered, they pointed guns at Lopez's stepson and other family members. In a heroic attempt to protect his family, Lopez confronted the assailants. ...
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  • https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2019/12/16/man-shot-to-death-in-east-bay-home-was-youth-coach/
  • https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2019/12/14/man-killed-after-masked-gunmen-storm-into-pittsburg-home/
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