The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office has identified 25-year-old Matthew Torres as the person killed on May 17 in the 9800 block of Copper Creek Drive outside the Austin city limits. Torres was shot in his apartment and died at the scene, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office Friday.
It says the sheriff’s office is pursuing several leads but is asking for help. “The sheriff’s office believes this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the apartment complex or its residents,” the statement said.
Torres’ mother, Jessica Valdez, spoke about her son in a video recorded by the sheriff’s office. “He was always smiling and was a very caring person,” she said, crying. “He was my boy scout. The kind of man we need in this world. He was nothing but good to everyone. He has brothers, nieces and nephews.”
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Valdez also asked the public to help investigators. “If you know something, saw something, heard something, know someone, please come forward and let someone know,” she said.
A 911 caller reported the shooting around 10:30 p.m. May 17, the sheriff’s office said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Williamson County Crimestoppers at 800-253-7867 or the crime tip line at 512-943-1311.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Williamson County sheriff seeks tips in shooting of 25-year-old
