Unsolved 1949 Killing of Tampa Officer Morris Lopez Reverberates Through Generations as Families Connect
Tampa, Florida — In the historic district of Ybor City, amidst its famed cigar factories and vibrant streets, the story of a nearly forgotten hero resurfaced, woven into the lives of two families over generations. This July marks 75 years since Tampa Police Officer Morris Lopez was fatally shot during a routine patrol, in an unresolved case that continues to evoke intrigue and sorrow. Jesse Roger, a former newsboy and now 87-year-old retired administrator and …