WORCESTER, MA. — A Worcester man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2020 murder of Joshua Lopez, bringing closure to a case that shocked the community.
Leroy L. Thompson, Jr., 30, was found guilty of second-degree murder and reckless endangerment of a child for the shooting death of Lopez, 24, on July 5, 2020. At the time of the incident, Lopez was seated in the back of a car near Almond Avenue, along with a child who was also in the vehicle.
“This sentencing brings some measure of justice to the family and loved ones of Mr. Lopez,” said Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early, emphasizing the significance of holding the perpetrator accountable.
