JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A family is grieving after police said a Jacksonville tow truck driver was shot and killed during a repossession late Tuesday night at an apartment complex on East 21st Street. Police said the incident began as a confrontation between the car owner and the repo worker, and escalated into violence.
Police have not released the victim’s name, but MAD DADS identified him as Oliver Lopez, describing him as a hardworking driver and business owner. His family is asking for privacy as they grieve.
The incident has renewed attention on the risks faced by repossession agents, who often work alone, late at night, and in unpredictable environments…