PRESS RELEASE

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 lying 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. 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.