Salvador Torres-Vasquez Murdered in Wilmington, Delaware age 42

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On December 1, 2021, 42-year-old Salvador Torres-Vasquez, affectionately known as "Junior" in his neighborhood, was fatally shot on the 1200 block of West Third Street in Wilmington, Delaware. His death marked the fifth fatal shooting in Wilmington within a two-week span, underscoring a surge in gun violence that year.

The year 2021 was particularly deadly for Wilmington, with a record 39 gun-related homicides. Mayor Mike Purzycki described the situation as a series of "assassinations," ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Salvador Torres-Vasquez

gender

Male

race

Hispanic / Latino

city

Wilmington

state

DE

Date of Death

2021-12-01

Age at Death

42

First Name

Salvador

Last Name

Torres-Vasquez

Last Updated

11/30/2024

Salvador Torres-Vasquez
Murdered

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