UPDATE this morning’s shooting, 28YO ALYSSA MARIE TORRES has been LOCATED/ARRESTED at approx. 10:30 am, Alyssa Torres was transp to PSLPD Headquarters for interview by detectives. Press Conf at 3pm @PSLPolice Headquarters, @CBS12 @WPTV @WPBF25News @TCPalm @FOX29WFLX pic.twitter.com/EQsczDwVJQ
— Port St. Lucie PD (@PSLPolice) June 24, 2019
Police in Port St. Lucie, Florida said they found a woman who allegedly shot and killed her stepfather and her 8-year-old daughter. Alyssa Marie Torres, 28, was on the run until her arrest, cops said.
Early Monday at about 12:30 a.m., officers responded to the Waterleaf Townhomes Apartments about reports of two people being fatally shot, according to the department. Investigators got evidence that it was Torres. She allegedly fled the scene in a silver 2005 Toyota Rav4. Officers said the vehicle had the Florida tag KPD-T14.
Police said Torres was believed to be armed and dangerous.
Before the suspect’s arrest, a police spokeswoman told WPTV that they were working with law enforcement in Palm Beach County and Orlando in a bid to find Torres.
.@PSLPolice expanding search for murder suspect Alyssa Torres to Palm Beach County and Orlando because she spends time in both areas. @WPTV pic.twitter.com/X5HCQ4IXsh
— Stephanie Susskind (@StephanieWPTV) June 24, 2019
A third victim was taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, officers said. She was identified as Torres’ mother.
BREAKING: @PSLPolice say Alyssa Torres is accused of shooting and killing her step-father, and her 8-year-old daughter. Her mother was also hurt though not by gunfire. Police say search expanding to Orlando and Palm Beach County where she spends time. @WPTV @FOX29WFLX pic.twitter.com/zgHZQnAcxe
— Stephanie Susskind (@StephanieWPTV) June 24, 2019
Update – June 24, 1:09 p.m.: Added information showing that Torres was arrested.
[Image via Port St. Lucie Police Department ]
