Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Joanna Lopez
Gender : Female
Age : 39
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 04/10/2025
Location : FAX Transit Center, Blackstone & Shields Avenues
City : Fresno
County : Fresno
State : California
Agency : Fresno Police Department
Officer(s) :Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 10, 2025, Fresno Police responded to a report of a woman holding a knife to a bystander at the FAX Transit Center near Blackstone and Shields Avenues. Officers encountered 39-year-old Joanna Lopez, who refused to drop the weapon. An officer fired one round, striking Lopez in the head. She was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The bystander was unharmed. Authorities noted that Lopez had expressed suicidal thoughts prior to the incident. The officer involved has been placed on routine paid administrative leave pending investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://abc30.com/post/suspect-identified-being-shot-fresno-police-allegedly-holding-knife-bystander/16172769/
https://abc30.com/post/shooting-investigation-involving-fresno-police-officers-underway/16153349/
https://garrettfuneralchapels.com/news/joanna-lopez/
