A deputy was called to a disturbance at a home on Blackberry Lane. Torres had allegedly assaulted people in the home and destroyed property. Deputy Joshua Alan Luke attempted to speak with the Torres in the backyard of the home. Police said Torres ran towards the deputy and was shot and killed.
Victim's Name: Peter Torres
Agency Responsible: Colquitt County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: February 4, 2017
County: Colquitt
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 2348
Geography: Rural