Early Monday morning, the Hope Police Department responded to a call for help, as shots had been fired on West Avenue E in Hope, AR. Officers located Mrs. Lopez unresponsive, suffering from a gunshot wound to her upper body. Mrs. Lopez was transported to Wadley Hospital, where tragically, she was later pronounced dead. HPD seeks your help as this is an open investigation. “Investigators believe a 4-door vehicle, possibly a Dodge Charger, was in the street near the residence at the time of the shooting. If anyone has any information about this incident, please call 911 or Sergeant Todd Lauterbach at 870-722-2576.”
Hope Police Department
On July 25, 2022 at approximately 4am, officers of the Hope Police Department received a call in reference to shots fired into a dwelling located in the 2000 block of West Avenue E, in Hope, Arkansas.Upon arrival officers were notified that the occupants of the home were awakened by gunfire from outside of the residence and that a person inside the residence had been shot. Officers entered the residence and located Marcela Lopez, 40, of Hope, with a gunshot wound to her upper torso laying unresponsive on the floor. A family member was attempting to render aid. Officers assisted with rendering aid until Pafford EMS and Hope Fire arrived on scene and began providing medical assistance. Mrs. Lopez was transported to Wadley hospital where she was later pronounced deceased.
Investigators believe a 4-door vehicle, possibly a Dodge Charger, was in the street near the residence at this time of the shooting.
No arrests have been made at this time. If anyone has any information about this incident please call 911 or Sergeant Todd Lauterbach at 870-722-2576.
This investigation is ongoing.