Pregnant Woman Attacked with Lethal Weapon

Dubuque, IA – July 15, 2025 – Authorities reported a troubling incident involving an assault on a pregnant woman. The victim, Amanda Lopez, 30 years old, was attacked while at the intersection of Prairie Street and Arlington Street in the 1200 block, according to the Dubuque Police Department. This incident took place around 12:06 p.m. on July 15, 2025, with law enforcement notified immediately.

This assault, categorized under case number LW 2025005020, included the assailant brandishing a dangerous weapon towards Lopez, who is expecting. Specifics regarding the type of weapon involved or the events leading up to the assault remain undisclosed by the Dubuque Police Department, as investigations are still ongoing. No arrests have been made related to this incident at this time.