Coast Guard member found deceased inside Valdez residence, Saturday
- September 3, 2019
KODIAK, Alaska — A Coast Guard member assigned to the Coast Guard Cutter Chandeleur was found deceased inside his home in Valdez, Alaska, on Saturday.
Deceased is Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Frankie Lopez, a 23-year-old male from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Lopez was discovered by Valdez police officers late Saturday evening, who pronounced the individual deceased.
The deceased was then transported to Valdez and will be sent to a medical examiner’s office in Anchorage.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our shipmate,” said Lt. Timothy Cassel, commanding officer, Coast Guard Cutter Chandeleur. “Our hearts go out to Frankie’s family, loved ones
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