Police: Two men likely responsible for each other's deaths

CLOVIS — Two men found dead by Clovis police on April 20 were arguing over marijuana and likely responsible for the deaths of each other, police said Thursday after completing their week-long investigation.

David “Bo Bo” Lopez, 43, and Carlos Gallegos, 25, were found dead a few blocks from each other near Martin Luther King Boulevard.

A news release issued Thursday from Clovis Police Capt. Roman Romero notes Lopez was found dead in an apartment building, while Gallegos was found dead in a car a few blocks away.

Romero said there are no other suspects in the case.

The Office of the Medical Investigator ruled:

• Lopez died of a single gunshot to the right buttock “causing extensive damage to his internal organs.”

• Gallegos succumbed to “a single stab wound to the right side of his neck, nicking his carotid artery.”

According to the release:

• Witnesses told police a fist fight started after the two men argued over the portioning of marijuana. They reported seeing blood and said Gallegos left the apartment with his hand on his neck.

• Witnesses said Gallegos returned with a handgun and fired twice, with one shot hitting Lopez.

• During the crime scene searches, a knife with blood on the tip of the blade was found in Lopez’ pocket and a gun was found under Gallegos in the vehicle.