SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (localmemphis.com) - Two months ago, Southaven Police shot and killed a man after going to the wrong home while assisting in a domestic violence case. Police still have not named the officer who killed Ismael Lopez.

Southaven Police say because the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the case, the officers' names can't be released. Those close to the case say that's just an excuse.

"It's been highly frustrating,” said Murray Wells, Lopez family lawyer. Wells says he is inching closer to knowing who fired the shot that killed Lopez.

The death certificate shows Lopez was shot once in the back of the head.

Wells just got a list of Southaven officers who were working the night Lopez was killed.

"We have it narrowed down to at least 25 names, and we think we can narrow it down even further. It's troubling we have to do this," said Wells.



He also asked to see the personnel files of the two officers he believes handled the call. The city sent him a letter, saying without the officers' permission, the information can't be released. "The implication is the officers haven't consented and if I wasn't there and I didn't have anything to do with it, maybe I would consent, I don't know," says Wells.

Saturday in Southaven, Lopez family supporters held a vigil at the police department, hoping to keep the heat on police. They want answers. "It's been two months and it looks like they are trying to cover up for the officers who did this," said Jose Salazar.

The Local I-Team has learned the officers Wells believes are responsible are relative rookies, on the street less than two years.

"Even if it is under investigation, my clients deserve answers. Now, not at the conclusion of some MBI investigation that could go on forever," said Wells.

District Attorney John Champion told the Local I-Team he is waiting for the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation to finish its report and that is being held up by the medical examiner. Champion said he asked for it to be expedited, and hopes it will be complete in the next two weeks.

The Local I-Team called the MBI multiple times, over several days. So far, no response.