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Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime Charges in Connection to Fatal Shooting

U.S. Dept of Justice Office of Public Affairs
Article Source: U.S. Dept of Justice Office of Public Affairs

Article Source: U.S. Dept of Justice Office of Public Affairs

  • Anthony Paz Torres, 38, pleaded guilty to five federal hate crime counts for a 2015 shooting at an auto shop in Dallas, Texas, where he killed one person and attempted to kill four others. He also pleaded guilty to using a firearm to commit the murder.
  • Torres’s shooting spree occurred days after he visited the business, made anti-Muslim statements, and vowed to return. Upon his return, he asked customers about their religion and opened fire on those present, resulting in one death and injuries to others.
  • His sentencing is scheduled for January 24, 2024, and he faces a maximum penalty of up to 37 years in prison under the terms of the plea agreement.  Read More

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