Hayward homicide victim's friend was initially thought to be key witness, but inside interview room he lost his cool, police say

Larry Lopez, 43, faces murder charges for the shooting death of his friend, 68-year-old Rolando Silva Sr. Initially a key witness, Lopez's narrative unraveled during police interviews, where he showed signs of nervousness and contradicted himself. Surveillance footage showed the two men together before the shooting. Evidence suggested Lopez had recently fired a gun, which along with missing valuables from Silva's home, established his potential motive. Investigations indicate Lopez carried a weapon into Silva's residence before the incident, escalating the case against him.

Larry Lopez, a 43-year-old man, went from being a key witness to a prime suspect in the murder of his friend, Rolando Silva Sr. His inconsistent story and nervous behavior during police questioning led to his arrest.

Initially reporting that Silva felt unsafe at home after a perceived threat, Lopez contradicted his story under police interrogation, which raised significant suspicion and led to further investigation.

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