Jose Torres killed: Family finds 37-year-old dispatcher shot to death in Willow Springs subdivision after failing to arrive for pick-up

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, a tragic situation occurred Friday afternoon when a woman and her children found her husband shot to death in their home in northeast Harris County.

Deputies from the Harris County Precinct #1 Constable’s Office were dispatched to the 12000 block of Mallard Stream Court in the Willow Springs subdivision for an unknown medical emergency.

When medical personnel arrived, 37-year-old Jose Torres was pronounced dead after officials said his family found him in their home with multiple bullet casings.

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Investigators said Torres was finishing yard work that afternoon and was going to pick up his wife and children from school.

The family says they got a ride home from someone else after he arrived at school.

Officials said the shooting occurred between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. when unknown suspects reportedly approached Torres and fled. Officers also say items are missing from the home.

Investigators released a statement Saturday morning revealing that Torres worked as a dispatcher with the Spring Branch Independent School District Police Department.

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Officers said they are looking at possible suspects and investigating.