“21-Year-Old Steven Ogando Lopez Fatally Shot Outside Zabana Night Club in Springdale, Arkansas”

Accident – death – Obituary News : Officials have reported that a 21-year-old man was found with two gunshot wounds outside the Zabana Night Club on Old Missouri Road in Springdale, Arkansas. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 17, at approximately 1:50 a.m. According to the Springdale Police Department (SPD), they immediately responded to a call about the shooting.

Upon arrival, officers discovered the 21-year-old man, later identified as Steven Ogando Lopez, suffering from two gunshot wounds. SPD officers administered life-saving measures until emergency crews arrived at the scene. Lopez was then rushed to a local hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

The security guard employed by the nightclub has been identified as the person responsible for shooting Lopez. The security guard cooperated with the investigation and remained at the scene until law enforcement arrived. He was subsequently taken to the police station for further questioning.

According to SPD, the guard claimed that Lopez had been kicked out of the nightclub for causing disturbances and carrying a knife. Allegedly, Lopez returned to his vehicle and retrieved a firearm. The security guard confronted Lopez in the parking lot, leading to another altercation. The guard stated that Lopez aimed his firearm at him, prompting the guard to shoot in self-defense.

Fortunately, no other individuals were harmed during the incident, and no other arrests have been made. The investigation is still ongoing, and authorities have indicated that no further information will be released at this time.

As this is a developing story, stay tuned to 5NEWS for any updates regarding this tragic incident.

In related news, the Springdale Police Department has recently dealt with several cases involving shootings. In one incident, an officer was cleared of any wrongdoing after shooting an armed suspect. Additionally, a man was arrested for making threats to “shoot up” a Springdale school. These incidents have raised concerns within the community about the prevalence of gun violence.

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