Homicide Report > Nestor Torres, 37
Nestor Torres, 37
Died Jan. 11, 2011
Nestor Torres, a 37-year-old Latino, was shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy Tuesday, Jan. 11, near Floral Drive and Brannick Avenue in East Los Angeles, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Sheriff's Deputy Mohamed Ahmed and his training officer, a 21-year-veteran, were on a routine patrol about 7:18 p.m. when they saw Torres and a woman inside a vehicle parked in the red zone.
The training officer recognized Torres, and as deputies got out of their cruiser, Torres got out of his car and allegedly fired at the officers, authorities said. Ahmed was shot in the face.
The training officer tried to wrestle the gun away from Torres, deflecting the weapon as it was pointed at his chest. The officer fired at least two shots, wounding Torres.
The woman with Torres, who was unhurt, was questioned and released, police said.
The two deputies and Torres were taken to the hospital after the incident. Torres was pronounced dead, while Ahmed was listed in critical but stable condition, said Nicole Nishida, a sheriff’s spokeswoman.
Ahmed’s training officer, who suffered abrasions and bruises, was treated and released from the hospital.
Torres, an East L.A. gang member, was on parole with prior felony convictions for shooting into an inhabited dwelling and possession of a firearm when he allegedly shot Ahmed, authorities said.
— Shan Li and Andrew Blankstein
- Neighborhood: East Los Angeles
- Age: 37
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Tuesday
- Agency: LASD Homicide
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Officer-involved
- Crime scene: Public place
14 reader comments about Nestor Torres
Justified shooting by the L.A. County Sheriffs!
Jan. 18, 2011 at 2:14 p.m.
This guy looks alot different than the photo they had on the news. He looked like a well put together guy in a suit in the other photo. I bet if this guy was black, their would be so many comments already denouncing the police. Now why is that?
Jan. 18, 2011 at 10:49 p.m.
c-gas, when the community or bloggers denounce police shootings is when the suspect was never a threat to any of the peace officers. In this incident, the victim shot at the peace officers. This is a justify shooting.
Jan. 19, 2011 at 11:08 a.m.
I'm a Hispanic male. I prettu much read the comments that are left and move on. However, I have to agree with Meck & Jag. He shot at the peace officers for no reason. Just by looking you could see what kind of individual Torres. Be no means I'm I stereotyping, but saying what I see.
Jan. 22, 2011 at 9:37 a.m.
Justice is served!
Jan. 24, 2011 at 9:39 a.m.
Finally a story about a bad guy who died and not a innocent victim. Thats encouraging.
Jan. 24, 2011 at 11:45 a.m.
I agree with you all. I think that he dug his own grave. However, until law enforcement cleans out the scum with in their own organized gang, innocent officers will pay the price. Not justifying Nestor's actions, but having my rights violated many of times leads me to think everything reaches a boiling point.
Jan. 24, 2011 at 1:54 p.m.
— Lessons 2 B Learned ...... and just why do you think your rights were violated? What were you doing?
Jan. 24, 2011 at 5:24 p.m.
Syscom 3. Again, words of wisdom nobody wants to hear. How is it that a 43 y/o minority like myself has NEVER been hassled by police officer? Once again, you reap what you sow.
Jan. 25, 2011 at 12:16 p.m.
you guys are dumb there's a whole story behind this that was my uncles nephew there's. pleanty of witnesses he didn't even have a gun on him
Jan. 28, 2011 at 1:02 a.m.
Hey ---: , let me guess, the deputy shot his own eye out right? What witnesses do you refer to; where you there? I did't think so.
Feb. 4, 2011 at 6:31 p.m.
I was beat up by 5 police officers. People who have never seen a dirty cop should keep there comment to themselves.
Feb. 5, 2011 at 10:43 a.m.
— phillip alvarado
You must've done something really stupid to get beat up by 5 police officers. Police just don't go around beating people up for no reason.
Feb. 7, 2011 at 9:50 a.m.
No The Cop Didn't Shoot Himself... All Three Were Wrestling... He Took One Of There Guns
March 1, 2012 at 10:39 a.m.
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