By: Stephen Jackson
Metro Homicide detectives are investigating the apparent murder of 17-year-old Joseph Lopez. His body was found Monday night inside of a storm drain.
Construction workers putting up traffic control barricades in the area of I-215 and West Tropicana first found they believed to be a jersey inside the storm drain. Upon closer examination, they
found the victim and called police.
Medical units were called and Lopez was determined to be deceased.
Homicide investigators believe the victim may have been involved in an altercation a short time before the discovery of the body, and was possibly chased inside the storm drain where he was killed by multiple gunshot wounds.
Anyone with information concerning this crime are urged to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 828-3521 or crime Stoppers at 385-5555.
BLESS YOU JOE! WE WILL MISS YOU.
ANT, NAI, AISAIAH, LAILAH.
Comment by ANTHONY — May 1, 2008 @ 10:27 pm
My prayers are with the family!
Joe you are sadly missed by so many!
Comment by Kim — May 2, 2008 @ 1:53 pm
G0D HAVE yU iN A BETTER PLACE
WE WiLL MiSS yU JOE
Comment by MARIA — May 3, 2008 @ 10:59 am
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now; He set me free.
REST IN PEACE JOSEPH, AND KNOW THAT YOU WERE LOVED!
Comment by Angie & CJ — May 5, 2008 @ 2:51 pm
As the mother of a murdered teen whose case is yet to be solved, my heart truly goes out to this family. I know first hand the pain they feel. I hope you can find peace through all of this. I also hope and pray that those responsible are brought to justice. May Joseph rest in peace in Heaven and may God watch over his family.
(((((HUGS)))))
Tonna W.
James Williams Mother
Comment by Tonna W. — May 9, 2008 @ 4:57 pm
I am so sorry for the loss of this gentle young man. I never met him but am friends with his mother’s current partner and have heard of him often. I also know the heart wrenching pain with the complete and sudden loss of your child murdered. My only daughter was brutally shot 7 times by a family member 4 years ago and I STILL grieve each and every day. You will never have CLOSURE even when and if they found out who did this to your son. You just need to find a way to go on and re-build your life (so easy to say and so hard to do). I wish you love, light and compassion please know he is in a better place.
Comment by Heather — May 12, 2008 @ 6:59 am
Joey was always happy, he could always put you in a good mood. When I first found out what happened I couldn’t believe it because out of all people I would’ve never guessed it was Joey who had passed. We all love and miss you Joey, me along with the rest of your friends were at the storm drain praying for you and your family. We all love you and miss you so much keep looking down on us from heaven Joe…
Comment by miranda — May 19, 2008 @ 1:49 am
Joey was a great guy. He was one of my best friends. I could talk to him about anything. I loved going and hanging out with him. His whole family was cool. I would be over there alot at both houses. We would have alot of fun and always laugh and talk. I remember going to the christmas light show with his family and him bbefore christmas. It was pretty fun. I dont really know what to say. I saw this on the news and I broke down. He wasnt only my friend but also my ex boyfriend. I wanted to go to his funeral but when i woke up that morning, I felt to.. I gues weak and I couldnt go because; I dont know.. I dont even know why someone would do that too him because he was the realest guy I knew. And he was very respectful. Its still hard because not too long before he passed we had a fight and pretty much Quit talking. And I still sit here and cry everytime I think about it. I sleep with the bear he gave me to and his ‘J’ necklace hangs on my wall. I love him real talk.
I made him a dedication page if any one wants to add? www.myspace.com/ripjosephlopez
Comment by Michelle — July 26, 2008 @ 12:10 pm