Police began pursuing Torres after he allegedly robbed a man at an ATM at gunpoint. Torres fled into a nearby apartment building, and was shot after grappling with an officer.
Victim's Name: James Torres
Agency Responsible: New York Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 44
Race: Black
Date of Death: December 26, 2013
County: New York
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban