Fire destroys memorial for Santa Rosa teen

Source: KGO-TV

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KGO) -- Investigators have concluded a fire at a memorial for a Bay Area teenager killed by a Sonoma County Sheriff's deputy was not arson. The 13-year-old, Andy Lopez, was shot while holding a pellet gun that looked like an assault rifle.


Investigators say there are no signs of an accelerant used to start the fire. Some of the items left on an alter were damaged and by Thursday night people have already replaced some of the things lost. Despite the findings some people are still suspicious.

"You know, I don't know what's going on. It's not right though, I know that," said Deborah Romelli, a neighbor.

The fire that partially burned the memorial to Andy has been raising suspicions.

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No - prejudice had nothing to do with the reasons the Deputy who shot a 13 yr old boy for carrying a TOY airsoft gun was cleared of any wrong doing and allowed to return to work.

The comments section and "Letters to the Editor" of the local newspaper have been a Battle Ground of prejudice against the proposals to turn the vacant lot into a playground named after the slain teen