Cruz Torres

Murdered

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Cruz Torres, age 24, was fatally shot on November 11, 2007, in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred in a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood, leading to considerable community outrage. Torres’s death was part of a broader issue of tensions between local residents and law enforcement, which led to a number of public protests by community leaders demanding justice. The case drew significant attention, particularly because of the dissatisfaction with how it was handled by authorities. Community ...Read More
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  • Cruz Torres v. The State of Texas--Appeal from 179th District Court ...

    • Victim Details

    Cruz Torres

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Houston

    TX

    2007-11-11

    24

    Cruz

    Torres

    Yes

    11/02/2024


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    Forum Posts (2)
    Is there a Facebook page dedicated to Cruz?... ...Read More
    04/28/2023
    Are there any cameras in the area that may have captured Cruz's last known location?... ...Read More
    03/04/2023