Guayanilla, Puerto Rico: Shock, grief in hometown of Spc. Ivan Lopez
Glidden Lopez Torres, a spokesman for the family of Spc. Ivan Lopez, speaks Thursday to reporters in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. Lopez opened fire Wednesday on fellow service members at Ft. Hood, Texas, killing three and wounding 16 before shooting himself. (Ricardo Arduengo / Associated Press)
Spc. Ivan Lopez grew up in this home in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico. (Ricardo Arduengo / Associated Press)
Guayanilla Mayor Edgardo Arlequin Velez expressed sadness. “We’re united in the grief that has overcome the family of [Ivan] Lopez and our town,” he said. (Ricardo Arduengo / Associated Press)
Guayanilla Mayor Edgardo Arlequin Velez points to a photo showing Lopez as a member of the municipal band. “Our deepest condolences on the tragedy that has occurred,” he said. “Strength for all.” (Ricardo Arduengo / Associated Press)
