Anthony Torres, known by his drag persona Bubbles, was fatally shot on the morning of September 9, 2017, near Larkin and Myrtle streets in San Francisco’s Tenderloin. He was 44. Witnesses said an altercation that began outside the New Century Strip Club escalated, Torres was chased across the street, and then shot multiple times.

Torres was a visible presence in the city’s LGBTQ+ nightlife and art communities, often wearing flamboyant outfits, large wigs and skimpy women’s clothing, and handing out free snow cones and cotton candy at events. Friends described him as a gentle, creative soul who spoke his mind; he had been preparing to model swimsuits and move to Berlin to pursue his art. The killing prompted vigils and calls for justice, and the case was not initially classified as a hate crime despite concerns from his supporters.

In January 2018 the San Francisco Police Department identified Hieu Trung Nguyen, 30, as the primary suspect and issued an arrest warrant. Does anyone who knew Anthony or saw activity around Larkin and Myrtle on September 9, 2017 have information to share?