Michael Torres, 35
Lake Charles, Louisiana
June 20, 2020
Agencies: Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office Louisiana | Louisiana State Police
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: almost 4 years ago
Overview 
Michael Torres, 35, of Lake Charles died in south Lake Charles after he allegedly charged Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputies with a machete and was shot.
At around 11 a.m. Saturday, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a residence on Highland St. in southern Lake Charles to serve an arrest warrant for domestic abuse and child endangerment.
Deputies were able to secure the child and move him to a safe area away from the residence. The suspect, whose name has not been released, refused to comply with deputy demands.
According to a press release, the suspect then charged the deputies with a machete, at which time deputies shot the suspect. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
Sheriff Tony Mancuso has requested the Louisiana State Police conduct an investigation into the officer-involved shooting incident.
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Additional Resources:
- https://kadn.com/state-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting-in-calcasieu-parish/ added June 26, 2020 17:29
- https://www.kplctv.com/2020/06/20/officer-involved-shooting-south-lake-charles/ added June 26, 2020 17:29
- https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/michael-torres-obituary?pid=196376089 added June 26, 2020 17:29
- https://www.klfy.com/louisiana/cpso-deputies-shoot-kill-lake-charles-suspect-while-serving-domestic-abuse-warrant/ added June 26, 2020 08:58