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Roy Torres

Case from Whittier, CA dated Feb 20, 2017

Victim Details

Roy Torres

Male

Whittier

CA

2017-02-20

47

Roy

Torres

06/25/2026

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Roy Torres, a 47-year-old resident of Whittier, California, was tragically shot and killed on February 20, 2017. The incident occurred in his garage, where he was found dead by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The suspect in his murder was identified as his 26-year-old cousin, Michael Christopher Mejia, a known gang member and recent parolee. Mejia's violent spree did not end with Torres' death; he also fatally shot Whittier police officer Keith Boyer and wounded another officer, Pat ...
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  • https://www.theeastsiderla.com/2017/02/sheriff-investigating-east-l-a-homicide/
  • fox5sandiego.com: Police officer killed, second officer and suspect hurt in Whittier shooting
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