37-year-old Javier Torres From Laredo Charged For Making Terroristic Threat By Allegedly Saying He Was Going "Human Hunting"

Torres was arrested and charged with one felony count for making a terroristic threat, according to Laredo police.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

June 1, 2022

Laredo, Texas - The Laredo Police Department (LPD) in a press release reported that on May 25, 2022, the LPD received information regarding an alleged terroristic threat. The complainant identified only as Gonzalez stated to police that he was selling a firearm optic (scope) on social media when a person identified as Javier Torres, 37, from Laredo showed interest in buying the optic. The buyer and seller, both from Laredo met to complete the sale, and Torres during the transaction stated to the seller that he was going "human hunting". Gonzalez found this statement alarming and proceeded to contact Laredo police.

The Laredo Police Crimes Against Persons Unit and the LPD Juvenile and Gang Enforcement Team began an investigation into the man's identity. Through the course of the investigation, the man was identified as Javier Torres, age 37. Investigators found a residence on the 4200 block of Logan Ave. and initiated contact. 

The Investigators presented the case findings to the Webb County District Attorney's Office. After reviewing the findings of the investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Torres on charges of Terroristic Threats Felony-3.

If convicted, Torres is facing between 180 days to 2 years in prison with fines up to $10,000. Torres is out on bail.

He has no prior criminal convictions, according to court records.

On May 26, 2022, Laredo Police investigators executed a search and arrest warrant at the home of Torres, where he was arrested without incident. Upon searching the residence, several handguns, extended magazines, long rifles, a bulletproof vest with armor plates, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition were found in various parts of the home. The case remains ongoing.

It is important to note that the home of Torres is less than 1,000 feet from the Alma Pierce Elementary School. There were NO direct threats made to the faculty or students of the school in this case. Due to the proximity of the school, the L.I.S.D. Police Department was briefed on the investigation and will be included in all future updates of this case.

We would like to specifically thank the actions of the caring citizen who took the time to inform law enforcement authorities about the concerns regarding this threatening statement made. We encourage anyone in the community to communicate any information that may pose a threat to anyone's safety. If you see something, say something, the LPD reported.