Cynthia Louise Torres, 64, of Sacramento was one of two people found dead from gun violence after a prolonged police standoff on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Her family named two daughters, Jennifer Oseski and Valerie Rhodes, and several grandchildren; her obituary notes she was predeceased by husband David Torres and a granddaughter, Samantha Booth. A man identified as Nick Pontliana was the other victim found at the scene.

Officers arrested 44-year-old Manfred Schield after a six-and-a-half-hour standoff. Schield was booked on homicide charges in the deaths of Torres and Pontliana and on a charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm. He made a first court appearance on April 22, 2025, was ordered held without bail, and reportedly cursed and made obscene gestures in court; the judge barred media from showing his face. The case was set to continue with a further hearing on May 27, 2025.

If anyone knew Cynthia or has information about what happened at the residence on April 17, please share what you know.