Anthony C. Lopez

Male, Hispanic

Date of the incident: 7/21/2018

Place of the incident:

Mesa, Maricopa, AZ
S Dobson Rd & W Southern Ave

Police stopped a suspected impaired driver at an intersection. Anthony C. Lopez allegedly refused to follow directions. Police said he accelerated backward, striking one of the officers and hit a patrol car. The officer reportedly dropped his less-lethal Taser, drew his firearm and shot and killed Lopez.

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