Torres was fatally shot by officers responding to a domestic disturbance between Torres and his girlfriend. Torres was shot after approaching officers while holding a machete.
Victim's Name: Tobias J. Torres
Agency Responsible: Phoenix Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: August 5, 2013
County: Maricopa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: machete
Geography: Urban