What is andy lopez?

Andy Lopez was a 13-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy in Santa Rosa, California on October 22, 2013. The deputy mistook the airsoft gun Lopez was carrying for a real firearm and fired multiple shots, hitting Lopez multiple times. The incident sparked outrage and protests in the community, with many calling for justice for Lopez and for police reform. The deputy involved in the shooting was ultimately cleared of any criminal wrongdoing, but the incident raised questions about police training, use of force policies, and the treatment of communities of color. Lopez's death continues to be remembered and commemorated by those who believe that he did not deserve to die in the way that he did.