Raphael Michael Torres allegedly pretended to be hit by a vehicle. He allegedly threatened medical personnel with a knife, and police shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Raphael Michael Torres
Agency Responsible: Gainesville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: September 30, 2019
County: Hall
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack
Geography: Suburban