Authorities ID Woman Fatally Shot by Torrance Police

Authorities ID Woman Fatally Shot by Torrance Police

by Contributing Editor

Authorities Tuesday identified a woman who was fatally shot by Torrance police investigating a report of a domestic violence incident at a residence.

Officers were dispatched to the 18200 block of Yukon Avenue about 10:45 a.m. Sunday, said Torrance Police Sgt. Alexander Martinez.

“During the initial call, officers were advised the suspect was out of control, breaking items inside the residence and refusing to put a knife down,” Martinez said. “Shortly after the officers arrived, an officer-involved shooting occurred.”

Desiree Nicole Garza, 28, of Torrance died at a hospital, according to the coroner’s office and Torrance police.

Police asked anyone with information on the case to call 310-328-3456.

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