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Charles Torrence, dead?
I heard that Charles was killed, anyone know anything about this?
haven't heard anything. would be curious since i knew the guy.
http://www.venturacountystar.com/ne...ice-subdue-him/
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| A Simi Valley man died early today, about 12 hours after police subdued him following an alleged domestic violence incident, authorities said. Charles Anthony Torrence, 36, died about 5:45 a.m. today at Simi Valley Hospital, according to a written statement issued by the Simi Valley Police Department. Three police officers also were injured and were treated at local hospitals. About 11:43 a.m. Friday, police went to the 2200 block of Parker Court in Simi Valley after someone reported a case of domestic violence there. The first officer on the scene saw a violent confrontation occurring in the street, stepped in and persuaded Torrence to cease his aggressive behavior, according to authorities. But soon Torrence began to resist and ran away, chased by the officer as more officers arrived. �Following the brief foot pursuit, the officers attempted to restrain the suspect utilizing a number of tactics including one officer who attempted to deploy a Taser, but it is unclear if the Taser made contact with the suspect,� the police department said in its written statement. �The suspect continued to violently resist the officers� efforts to take him into custody.� Police eventually were able to handcuff him. Shortly after that, �the suspect began experiencing medical distress,� the statement added. Fire Department and ambulance personnel gave him medical aid, and he was taken to the hospital. The Ventura County Medical Examiner-Coroner�s Office was conducting an autopsy, a representative said today. The cause of death won�t be announced until toxicology test results are available, which will be in several weeks, the representative said. The Coroner�s Office has assumed responsibility for the death investigation. The Simi Valley Police Department�s detective unit is investigating the criminal case involving the suspect, officials said. One resident of the street said the incident apparently started with a dispute between Torrence and his girlfriend, and then Torrence and a neighbor allegedly had a confrontation. Torrence worked as a network engineer. |
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Posted by noonereallycares on July 18, 2009 at 9:47 p.m. (Suggest removal) http://www.myspace.com/charlestorrence he is a raver / DJ im sure he had drugs in his system |
wow... thats fucking crazy man
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| Posted by mrmondo on July 19, 2009 at 3:08 p.m. (Suggest removal) My name is Darren Tate and I was a good friend of Charles'. I can not comment on the circumstances of Charles' death as we do not know all the facts at this stage, however I will say this. Charles was an amasing guy. He had a kind heart and soul, was generous to a fault, and was loved by many. He was not a violent man nor did he ever incite violence, but rather he was a decent guy and a loving father. He will be sorely missed by many people who loved him dearly. |
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| Originally posted by Electrophile Is this the same Darren Tate from Mondo recods? |
Wow!
I cant believe it. RIP Charles 
yes he did robert, it's really sad.
I heard about this over the weekend but did not have any details. Thanks for the information. Sad story indeed. RIP Charles.
Wow that's really sad I wish his family and friends the best through the tough times...
How horrible He was such a nice guy!
no bueno... RIP
My best to the family and friends.
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| Originally posted by Electrophile Is this the same Darren Tate from Mondo recods? |
Not having all the facts as usual, and actually closer to NO facts at all, I feel proud to make the following drunken thoughtless claim:
If it turns out that the cops actions are the reason/complication leading to his death, then i don't feel bad for him not learning a horribly unjust truth about life.
Do not resist the cops. No matter how mad or high or right or well armed or trained you think you are. And no matter how illegal what the cops or anyone else is doing (like say, gangraping the woman you whom you called the cops to save from some other violent jerk). As soon as you do, it gives them instant access to do whatever they want with a usually rock-solid excuse to do so. And generally, my usual scientific research into this subject proves that most cops were only slightly brighter than gang member/bouncer/criminally violent meatheads that are CRAVING the opportunity to bust skulls. They are at least bright enough to do it "legal".
Rest in peace Charles.
Wishing his family & close friends the best.
I'm so pissed about this. Ughh damn abusive cops. I'm so against violence, especially unnecessary cop violence.
Charles was one of the most kind hearted people I have ever met. We loved him dearly for his kind heart and weird sense of humor. He should not have died at the hands of police for any reason. This was a case of police using excessive force. Once he was subdued, he begged for water and was telling police he could not breathe but they did not provide him with any assistance until it was too late. The police are trying to cover their behinds, but regardless, Charles should not have died. Most of the information being released to the press is from the police themselves or the nosy neighbors. The family has been advised not to speak to the press so not sure if this is accurate or not. This is the most recent article released:
http://www.venturacountystar.com/ne...an/?partner=RSS
"Police still not certain Taser killed Simi Valley man"
Authorities said Monday it was still too early to say what killed a Simi Valley man involved in a weekend confrontation with police.
Charles Anthony Torrence, 35, was pronounced dead at Simi Valley Hospital early Saturday, about 17 hours after a confrontation with Simi Valley officers near his home on Parker Court.
Police responding to a reported domestic dispute between Torrence and his girlfriend fired a Taser stun gun and physically restrained him after he pulled a neighbor from her house, ran from officers and then fought with them, authorities said. Relatives and Theresa Wheeler, the neighbor, said he was stunned at least six times.
Police, however, said Monday they still didn’t know if a stun-gun shot actually hit and shocked Torrence.
County Medical Examiner Dr. Ronald O’Halloran said an autopsy found “no clear evidence” that a Taser shot made contact with Torrence’s skin.
The cause of death was still pending Monday as authorities waited for toxicology test results, which could take months.
Relatives said Torrence complained about pain and breathing during the altercation, and that he was covered with cuts and bruises afterward. His mother and his girlfriend said officers had him on his stomach with their knees in his back.
Police wouldn’t say if drugs were involved in the incident, although Beard said she was told at the hospital that Torrence tested positive for a drug. She did not know what the substance was.
Simi police Sgt. Adam Darough said Monday that narcotics were recovered from Torrence’s home. He declined to discuss the type or amount of drugs.
No one at the home was arrested or cited in connection with the drugs, Darough said.
During the incident, Torrence ran from police for about 200 feet before fighting with officers as they tried to control him, Darough said. The three officers involved suffered minor injures, including abrasions and twisted joints, Darough said. He declined to identify the officers.
Police said Torrence began experiencing “medical distress” after he was handcuffed.
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the incident — standard practice when someone dies after a confrontation with police.
A computer network engineer, Torrence had two children from a former marriage, an 8-year-old girl and 13-year-old boy, said his older brother, Chris Torrence. He sometimes worked as a disc jockey in the Los Angeles area, his brother said.
“I’ve been getting a lot of texts from mutual friends with their shock and disbelief about what happened,” the brother said.
If Charles were here though, he would laugh at us for being sad. He always wanted to make light of difficult situations. I will miss him terribly. He was a really dear friend.
So sad, I remember running into Charles a few times during the Heaven days, seem like a nice guy. Condolences to his family and friends.
Very unfortunate.
We have lost a great friend. Words cannot describe the shock we are in currently but are very happy to see that our friend is receiving support and love from many people, friends or not. The important thing now is to remember all of the good times we had with him and pay tribute to him through dance and great music. Charles was not a person who liked people being down when they were around him because he was always jokes and laughs. He always tried his best to make everyone have a good time when they were with him. So as far as myself, Im going to try and do my best to pay tribute by continuing to enjoy music in my everyday life and always pay my respects to him when im on the dancefloor because thats the only way he would have wanted it. We miss you dearly chuck.
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| The cause of death was still pending Monday as authorities waited for toxicology test results, which could take months. |
sorry, just trying to lighten things up.
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