On May 17, 2024, 25-year-old Matthew Torres was fatally shot in his apartment at the Tides on Copper Creek complex, located at 9815 Copper Creek Drive in an unincorporated area of Austin, Texas. The Williamson County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reporting the shooting around 10:30 p.m., finding Torres deceased at the scene.
Matthew Torres was remembered by his mother, Jessica Valdez, as "always smiling" and a "very caring person."
She described him as "the kind of man that we needed in this world" and expressed deep grief over the loss of her son, who "was only good to everybody."
In the aftermath of the incident, the Williamson County Sheriff's Office conducted an extensive investigation, canvassing the apartment complex and distributing approximately 300 flyers seeking information. Authorities described the incident as isolated, indicating no ongoing threat to the public. Despite pursuing several leads, no arrests have been made, and the suspect or suspects remain unidentified. The Sheriff's Office continues to request assistance from the public, encouraging anyone with information to contact Williamson County Crime Stoppers or the Crime Tip Line.
Jessica Valdez has made heartfelt pleas for information to bring her son's killer to justice, urging anyone who knows anything, has seen anything, or heard anything to come forward. The community's cooperation is deemed crucial in resolving the case and providing closure to Torres's grieving family.
