North Hollywood Store Shooting Suspect, Daniel Elena-Lopez was encountered by the LAPD. Recently, the department shared the video footage of the incident.
Daniel Elena-Lopez was a suspect in the North Hollywood Store shooting. He was also an ex-con with a long history including domestic violence and car theft.
The LAPD received a radio call before noon regarding an assault with a deadly weapon at the store. Some officers made their way to the scene and found out about an active shooter situation.
There were reports of shots being fired as well. When police arrived at the scene, they spotted the suspect assailing a victim. As a result, they began open firing.
Policemen fired numerous shots but the firing of one officer hit the suspect, Daniel causing his death. One of his bullets hit the wall of a fitting room killing a 14-year-old girl, Valentina Orellana-Peralta.
Lopez was declared dead at the scene and was taken away in an ambulance. Likewise, the deceased body of the bloodied teenager was also taken away.
Investigators are trying to determine the relationship between Daniel and the victim, Valentina. Until now, they have not found any clue about their connection.
Video: Who Was Daniel Elena-Lopez? North Hollywood Store Shooting Suspect Arrested
The video of the encounter of suspect, Daniel Elena-Lopez has been released by the LAPD.
Daniel was the suspect of the North Hollywood Store Shooting case. He was fatally struck by the gunfire in the chest at the Burlington store on 23 December 2021.
Lopez did not survive the shot and was pronounced dead at the spot. His dead body was later taken out and placed in the ambulance.
According to ABC7, Daniel was also an ex-convict who had an extensive criminal history. Previously, he was arrested for domestic battery and had a guilty plea for fleeing from the police.
What Was Daniel Elena-Lopez Age?
Daniel Elena-Lopez was only 24 years of age when he was shot abruptly.
He was born in the year 1997 but his precise birthday facts are off the grid. He was based in Los Angeles and had American nationality.
At the present moment, there is no information about his family members on the web.
Daniel Elena-Lopez Wiki Exposed
Murdered suspect Daniel Elena-Lopez does not own a Wiki-bio page.
He was from North Hollywood, Los Angeles. He allegedly assaulted a victim and possessed a deadly weapon at the Burlington store.
Daniel was confirmed as the suspect but when the police received news of shots being fired, they locked him as a target and began firing openly.
Lopez lost his life and so did the innocent teenager named Valentina Orellana-Peralta. Valentina was the collateral damage in the incident.
The officer who shot them is currently sent on administrative leave. Further investigation regarding the case is ongoing.
LAPD Captain Spell provides the latest information on an Officer-Involved Shooting that occurred earlier today in North Hollywood. pic.twitter.com/P0WsTrE1cc
— LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) December 23, 2021
Daniel Elena-Lopez Jail Sentence Details: Where Is He Now?
As per LA Times, Daniel Elena-Lopez was sentenced to 2 years in state prison.
He was convicted of car theft, carrying a loaded gun in public, and carrying a firearm as a felon. In 2020, he pleaded guilty to domestic battery and running away from the police.
If Daniel was alive, he would have faced more charges for assaulting people with a weapon in the broad daylight. But he passed away after a gunshot struck his chest.
As of now, Elena-Lopez has perished and laid on a deathbed.