Officer Valentine D. Lopez Jr. - San Antonio Police Dept. - TX - True Life Hero

Valentine D. Lopez Jr. ("Val")
- Jun. 21, 2006 -

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San Antonio Police Dept. TX Patch

Resided:	TX, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Jun. 21, 2006
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 54 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	San Antonio Police Dept. - TX 315 S Santa Rosa Ave San Antonio, TX 78207 USA (210)207-7273
County:	Bexar
Dept. Type:	Municiple/Police
Hero's Rank:	Officer
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	287
On The Job:	31 years

Bio: Not Available

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	TX USA Wed. Jun. 21, 2006
Summary:	On February 17, 1977, Officer Val Lopez, Jr., responded to a call regarding a man with a gun at a bar. He was initially the cover officer but was closer, so he reached the scene first. According to witnesses, as soon as Officer Lopez entered the bar, the suspect began to shoot. Officer Lopez was shot twice. One bullet struck his abdomen and the other hit his badge first before striking his chest. The suspect was identified as 41-year-old Jack Barber. He was charged and convicted with attempt to Commit Capital Murder. He was sentenced to life in prison and has since died. While Officer Lopez eventually returned to duty and served another 29 years, he never fully recovered from the wound to his abdomen. Officer Lopez developed complications during surgery and died on June 21, 2006. Officer Lopez leaves behind a wife and two daughters. He was buried in the Mission Park South Cemetery in San Antonio.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019