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Gabriel Jesus Torres

Death by Force
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Gabriel Jesus Torres, a 29-year-old Hispanic male, tragically lost his life on October 13, 2022, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Gabriel, a dedicated Raleigh Police Officer and former United States Marine, was shot and killed while attempting to investigate a series of gunshots heard in the Hedingham neighborhood. Shortly after 5:00 p.m., Gabriel hung up the phone with his wife after telling her he was going to locate the area of gunfire that they both heard. He was in his car when a juvenile suspec ...Read More
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  • WNCT: Police chief names victims of Raleigh mass shooting; 5 dead, 2 injured
  • WRAL.com: Raleigh NC Hedingham mass shooting
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    Victim Details

    Gabriel Jesus Torres

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Raleigh

    NC

    2022-10-13

    29

    Gabriel

    Jesus Torres

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been following the tragic case of Officer Gabriel Torres, and one detail that's been sticking... ...Read More
    07/07/2024
    I've been thinking about the Gabe Torres Act and its impact on other officers and their families. It... ...Read More
    03/23/2024
    I just wanted to talk about how incredibly brave Officer Gabriel Torres was. It's beyond commendable... ...Read More
    10/07/2023
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