Williamson County Sheriff asks for information in shooting death of 25-year-old man

The Williamson County Sheriff's Office identified Matthew Torres, 25, as the person killed in the 9800 block of Copper Creek Drive, outside the Austin city limits, on May 17. Torres was shot in his apartment and died at the scene, according to a news release from the sheriff's office Friday.

He said the sheriff's office is investigating several leads but is asking for help. “The Sheriff’s Office believes this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the apartment complex or residents,” the release said.

Torres' mother, Jessica Valdez, spoke about her son in a video recorded by the sheriff's office. “He was always smiling and very caring,” she said through tears. “He was my boy scout. The kind of man we need in this world. He was only good to everyone. He has brothers, nieces and nephews.”