More than a year after Eric Torres was fatally shot inside his Pueblo home, his mother is pressing for answers about his killing. Crystal Torres says her family continues to struggle with unanswered questions and limited communication from investigators as they remember the young man who died just before his 21st birthday.
According to his mother, Eric was killed on Nov. 1, 2025, at his home at 1106 W. 13th St. His sister, Nevaeh Baca, was present during the shooting. She recalled his final words to her: “Call the cops! I’m hit.”
The family marked the anniversary of Eric’s death with a cookout, a balloon release and a candle lighting in celebration of his life. His birthday followed the next day. On Nov. 2, 2026, he would have been 22, a milestone coming immediately after the family gathered to remember him.
Crystal remembered her son as hardworking and devoted to his family. He enjoyed creating music, playing basketball and fishing, she said, and valued time with relatives. She described his younger brother as his pride and joy, sharing a picture of the interests and relationships that mattered to him.
Alongside those memories, Crystal expressed frustration over the handling of the investigation. She said three detectives had worked on her son’s case and that the changes made her feel his life was being passed from one investigator to another without the care she believed it deserved.
She also said getting responses from investigators could take weeks. The gaps in communication have added to her frustration, and she worries that the changes in detectives have slowed efforts to determine who killed Eric. Those concerns reflect the family’s account of its experience seeking information about the case.
Pueblo police declined to discuss the investigation in an on-camera interview. In a written response, the department said its Non-Fatal Shoot Team initially handled the case. Responsibility later moved to the Crimes Against Persons Unit after Eric died. Police said the investigation is still active and ongoing.
For Crystal, seeking answers also means ensuring Eric is remembered for his life and the love his family had for him. Anyone with information about the killing can contact Pueblo Crime Stoppers at 719-542-7867.
