Angel L. Torres III, a 22-year-old male, was fatally shot in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 5, 2021, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred at approximately 4:27 a.m. on the 3200 block of North Front Street in the Fairhill neighborhood.
Torres and his friend since middle school, 22-year-old Brian Madera, were leaving an after-hours club when a blue or green Toyota Rav 4 with dark tinted windows drove by and an occupant opened fire with an automatic weapon. Both Torres and Madera were struck by the gunfire and later died from their injuries. A third individual, a 21-year-old male, was also shot and critically wounded in the attack. Philadelphia police officers responded to the scene and transported the victims to Temple University Hospital.
Born on January 22, 1999, Angel Torres was a passionate fan of all Philadelphia sports teams, with a particular love for baseball. He was known for his remarkable memory for sports statistics. He had attended Roman Catholic High School and graduated from Northeast Catholic High School, and at the time of his death, he was employed as a warehouse worker for Sysco.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with the murders of Angel L. Torres III and Brian Madera. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing, and the Philadelphia Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward. A significant reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime.
