Police release names of police officers who ‘took action’ in fatal shooting of perp

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TOWN OF SOUTHEAST – State Police on Monday released the names of the two officers “required to take action” on January 10 when they shot and killed a man who was stabbing his girlfriend in Putnam County.

They were identified as Senior Investigator Randel Hill and Deputy Shane Haley.

The incident occurred in the Town of Southeast when Christopher Torres, 34, of Carmel was observed stabbing the victim.

The police opened fire and Torres was pronounced dead at the scene on Fields Corners Road near Pugsley Road in Southeast.

The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of several stab wounds, police said.

State Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident.




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