HOUSTON – The nephew of a Spring Branch ISD Police Department dispatcher has been arrested, accused in his uncle’s murder.
Jose Torres, 37, was shot and killed on Friday while working in the yard of his home on Mallard Stream Court in northwest Houston.
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On Sunday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said Torres’ nephew, Antonio Guzman, 22, was taken into custody and charged with murder in connection to Torres’ death. An image of Guzman was not immediately available.
According to court documents, Guzman was raised by Torres. The documents allege Guzman confessed to shooting Torres because he felt unwelcome and unloved by him.
Arrest update: this morning, the victim’s nephew, Antonio Guzman (12-24-01), was arrested at his residence in the 7200 blk of Fairbanks N. Houston by members of the @houstonpolice SWAT. Guzman has been charged for the murder of his
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) November 17, 2024
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The tragic news devastated the SBISD Police Department. In a heartfelt statement, the department described Torres as a hardworking, kind-hearted man who loved his family deeply.
“Jose leaves behind a wife and two beautiful daughters,” the statement read. “He was taken from us by a senseless act of violence while he worked to make a better life for his family.”
Colleagues praised Torres calling him an “outstanding dispatcher and a wonderful man.”