PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida – Nearly three weeks have passed since a fatal shooting took place in the parking lot outside UpperCutz Barbershop in Port Charlotte, and the perpetrator remains at large. The victim of the shooting, Manuel “Macho” Torres, was gunned down outside his barber business, with the suspect identified as David Lee Hull by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office soon after the incident. However, Hull has yet to be apprehended or charged in connection with the crime.
Torres’ widow, Kenia Tejada, is distraught over the lack of progress in the case and is tirelessly advocating for justice and answers. She expressed frustration over the ongoing investigation, stating that authorities have not provided her with sufficient information or shared the security footage of the shooting with her. Torres, who leaves behind two sons, is remembered fondly by his family and friends as a compassionate man who dedicated himself to serving his community.
Moises, one of Torres’ sons, shared his deep sense of loss, expressing that his father’s absence has left a void in his life that he is struggling to come to terms with. Friends of Torres echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing his generosity and kindness towards those in need, including offering free haircuts and backpacks to children in the community. They are outraged by the lack of progress in the investigation and believe that justice has not been served with the suspect still roaming free.
The community of Port Charlotte continues to mourn the loss of Torres, with many expressing shock and disbelief over the circumstances of his death. Despite eyewitnesses and security footage available to aid in the investigation, the lack of answers from authorities has left Torres’ loved ones and supporters frustrated and desperate for closure. Efforts to seek clarification from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office regarding the status of the investigation and whether the shooting is being considered an act of self-defense have yet to yield a response. As the days pass without resolution, the call for justice for Manuel “Macho” Torres grows louder among those impacted by his tragic passing.