On February 8, 2018, 54-year-old Jose Luis Torres of Santa Rosa, California, was killed during a violent home invasion at his residence on Melcon Lane. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office says the break-in was one of a series of armed home invasions in the area; the suspects were reportedly seeking marijuana and cash proceeds from marijuana sales.

Investigators identified five people connected to the series of robberies: Tyrone McRae, Jonathan Jackson, David Ealey, Mussie Himed, and Amber Hembree. McRae, Jackson, Ealey, and Himed were arrested and charged with multiple offenses including murder, robbery, kidnapping, false imprisonment, and conspiracy. Hembree was described as armed and dangerous and was at large for a time before being located. The suspects were held without bail in the Sonoma County Jail awaiting trial.

The investigation also pointed to Aaron McArthur, 31, as a recruiter who brought groups from the East Coast to California to carry out armed invasions, including incidents in Santa Rosa and Petaluma. The community continues to feel the impact of Torres’ death. If anyone knew Jose Luis Torres or has information about these invasions, please share what you know with investigators.