Israel Torres, 41, was fatally shot on March 5, 2024, on the 300 block of East Tioga Street in Philadelphia. Police found Torres with multiple gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been announced and the Philadelphia Police Department is investigating.

Torres’ death was mourned by family and friends; a viewing was held March 12, 2024, at John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory in Philadelphia. The killing was one of 34 homicides recorded in Philadelphia during March 2024, a statistic the case highlights as community members and law enforcement continue efforts to reduce gun violence.

If anyone has information about what happened on East Tioga Street on March 5, please contact the Philadelphia Police Department.