South Gate, California
March 06, 2016
Agencies: South Gate Police Department California
Cause of death: Shooting
Last updated: about 3 years ago
Police shot and killed Torres after he fired at officers, according to authorities. Officials said Torres led police on a car chase after refusing to pull over for a traffic stop.
Torres allegedly fired at a pursuing officer in the riverbed and was subsequently killed in an officer-involved shooting, according to sheriff's homicide detectives, who are assisting South Gate police in the investigation.