Thank-you Jesus that the police officer was not harmed by the criminal with a gun. He was doing something wrong by holding a gun.

Why is Bakersfield so full of TRASH these days? it wasn't like that years ago! Need to change that towns name to Buggersfield.

some people keep referring to lopez as a "human being"-- i think he was much closer to a rabid animal- a career criminal, that was armed and shot at a police officer, luckily the officer was not hurt and the animal was put down. due to jerry browns prison re-alignment, and our fine federal judges, this cockroach was released into society to commit more crimes.

Got news for you Drako the people of Bakersfield see it like this. The felons that get early release and decide to go out and shoot at the police need to be shot dead before they kill one of us, so in these cases we support the police. Or an felon that attacks the police with an beer same thing! Now the police driving at an high rate of speed with no lights or sirens killing people crossing the street most of us do not support the cop on this one! Now if you have more respect for the felons then you must be one or have family members that are!

This criminal ALIEN had it coming!!! He is just like his Drug addicted Mom and Dad !! Worthless pieces of garbage!!!

It's not about Lopez or the cop. What it is about is he people of Bakersfield being so cold. Automatically thinking a cop is in the right. Just like with David Turner at the Fastrip or Deputy Swearinigin killing two people with his cruiser. The people of Bakersfield always back cops, even those that commit criminal actions. How is it not obvious to all that a man walking home with his son, who was proven to have NOTHING illegal on him, and was attacked by the cops FIRST by their own admission and then shot dead, that something is wrong? These kind of events will continue until the people decide to open their eyes. Closed minded idiots posting hateful comments on this site about a DEAD man are a disgrace to society. I give more respect to a felon who shoots at a cop than an idiot hiding behind his comp at home like a kid talking about a DEAD man. WORSE THAN SCUM!

queen, who are you to tell anyone they can't comment here? Lopez was a career criminal, plain and simple. He did nothing but prey on society. When he chose to try and kill a police officer, he suffered the consequences. I'm just glad the officer wasn't shot, and the felon was. However I do agree with you on one thing, Lopez was a human being. But I would add a worthless human being. And FYI, this involves all law abiding citizens. So go pee up a rope, along with your silly, mistake filled comment.

Really?! You are all writing on here putting negative comments on a human being?1 we are all human and we all make mistakes and if he was ever in jail that doesnt give you a right to start making rude comments based on something you THINK you know! How bout you go else where with you non-sense and go fine something else to critize! your no where near perfect so keep your opinions to your self! if you dont like him or his lifestyle dont waste your time on commenting on something that doesnt concern you!!

I am very sorry for what happened to jonathan I knew him about 11 years and yes he was a good man he was there form me when I need some one .... hope the family never stops fighting for what is right .... and am sorry I did look for him sooner

Fgama, please tell me ONE positive thing Lopez did as an adult to contribute to society. And you can't use keeping D.A.'s, judges, law enforcement officers, prison guards, and parole agents gainfully employed as one of them.