 |
|
|
|
 |
 |
Man Arrested for Death of Beloved Store Owner
posted 11/19/09
9:44 pm
Rufina Hernandez, 51, was shot and killed at her Northwest D.C. store La Casa De Morata earlier this month even though she gave up money during a robbery at her store.
Just 12 days after the ruthless crime, in front of Rufina Hernandez' popular hang out, police said 45-year-old Andres Lopez was arrested without incident in the vicinity of 4th and Kennedy Streets Thursday afternoon. He has been charged with Felony Murder while Armed.
Police announced Thursday night they believe he is one of two men who allegedly robbed and killed Hernandez, and he's no stranger to this community.
"Well, we certainly know that the person arrested spent a lot of time in this area," stated Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy Lanier (web | news | bio) .
Police also say Lopez has an extensive criminal history.
Police are also keeping a close eye on an apartment building on Longfellow Road just blocks from the liquor store and just feet from where Lopez was arrested Thursday afternoon.
"There is a second suspect in this case. We are currently very diligently working on a person of interest," stated Lanier. Police are asking people to come forward with information for a second arrest.
The makeshift memorial in Hernandez's memory covers the front of the store, which is still closed. She was a widow and friends say her two children, a son and daughter, now live with the loss of both parents.
The D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty says he hopes Thursday's arrest can bring the Hernandez family some closure.
read more stories in Local News
Latest Comments on "Man Arrested for Death of Beloved Store Owner"
posted by: Pachacutec on 7:46 am on 11/20/09
Very sad that a person can't try to make an honest living without being taken out by a couple of punx. Hopefully creep #2 will be caught, and soon.
ABC 7 Talkback - Story Comments
Not a member yet? Click Here to sign up.
Please leave your comments below:
Messages that harass, abuse or threaten other members; have obscene or otherwise objectionable content; have spam, commercial or
advertising content or inappropriate links may be removed and may result in the loss of your posting privileges. Please do not post any
private information unless you want it to be available publicly. Never assume that you are completely anonymous and cannot be identified by your posts.
More News and Videos
© 2009 WJLA-TV
The Associated Press may have contributed to this article.
All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
ABC 7 News to leave comments on news stories.