Jacksonville Recovery Agent Killed in the Line of Duty

The towing and recovery industry is mourning the loss of Oliver Lopez, a Jacksonville, Florida, repossession agent who was fatally shot during a vehicle recovery assignment on May 26, 2026.

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the shooting occurred around 10 p.m. at the Sanctuary Walk apartment complex in Jacksonville’s Brentwood neighborhood. Investigators said Lopez had arrived to repossess a vehicle when a confrontation developed with the vehicle owner. During the altercation, a second individual allegedly arrived at the scene and opened fire, striking Lopez multiple times before fleeing.

Family members and friends later identified the victim as Oliver Lopez. Lopez was also the owner of Oliver Towing I95 LLC, a Jacksonville-based towing company formed earlier this year.

Friends and fellow tow operators described Lopez as a hardworking professional who understood the risks of the recovery industry and remained committed to serving his customers. His death has sent shockwaves through the repossession community and serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers recovery agents face while performing their duties.

As of press time, no arrests had been announced and the investigation remains ongoing. Source: https://curepossession.com