# Man shot woman in eye after rejection

> Man shoots woman in eye after she rejected his relationship on Snapchat.
- Title: Man shot woman in eye after rejection · Law & Crime | Shortify
- Summary: Man shoots woman in eye after she rejected his relationship on Snapchat. Jose Lopez Xique was convicted of murdering Kayli Arseth after she told him she…
- Keywords: jose luis lopez xique, kayli arseth, hennepin county, first degree murder, second degree murder, snapchat, richfield minn, relationship rejection, gunshot wound, jury verdict, crime, news
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- Topics: jose luis lopez xique, kayli arseth, hennepin county, first degree murder, second degree murder, snapchat, richfield minn, relationship rejection, gunshot wound, jury verdict, crime, news
## Jose Lopez Xique
Jose Luis Lopez Xique, 27, was convicted of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree intentional murder.
## Kayli Arseth
Kayli Arseth, 22, was murdered after rejecting Lopez Xique's romantic advances on Snapchat.
## June 16, 2025
On June 16, 2025, Arseth told Lopez Xique she wasn't ready for a relationship on Snapchat.
## Snapchat messages
Arseth and Lopez Xique had 'best friend' badges and a streak that ended before her death.
## Rejection message
Arseth said she didn't have enough mental capacity for a relationship and was overwhelmed with family responsibilities.
## Lopez Xique's response
Lopez Xique replied he was confused and wanted to be there for her but felt she was looking for something different.
## Murder scene
Arseth was found face down in blood with a gunshot wound to her head after Lopez Xique entered her home.
## Jury verdict
A Hennepin County jury convicted Lopez Xique of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree intentional murder.
## Mandatory sentence
Lopez Xique will serve life in prison without parole after the first-degree murder conviction.
## Hennepin County Attorney
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty called it a 'rejection killing' where Lopez Xique refused to accept Kayli's rejection.
## Lopez Xique's actions
Lopez Xique bought things for Arseth during 'shopping trips' but the relationship was not romantic or sexual.
## Lopez Xique's phone
Lopez Xique's phone showed he was at Arseth's apartment building from 3:38 p.m. to 4:49 p.m. on June 16.
## Neighbor's account
Arseth's neighbor heard Lopez Xique scream 'How could you do this to me' before leaving the apartment.

> How could you do this to me
## Sentence date
Lopez Xique is scheduled to be sentenced on October 15, 2026.
## Arseth's background
Arseth was a behavioral technician for children with special needs who loved music and art.
## Key takeaway

Jose Lopez Xique was convicted of murdering Kayli Arseth after she told him she wasn't ready for a relationship.