LANCASTER, PA. (WPMT) – Lancaster City Police identify a suspect in the November 28 shooting death of 32 year old Jeremy Torres. Torres was found in the first block of South Prince Street, suffering from a gunshot wound to his chest. He died at Lancaster General Hospital.
Investigators have an arrest warrant for 27 year old Wilberto Melendez, also known as Willie Banks. Melendez is an hispanic male, 5 feet 11 inches in height and weighs 245 pounds.
Melendez is charged with Criminal Homicide, Persons Not to Possess, Use, Manufacture, Control, Sell or Transfer Arms, and Firearms Not to be Carried Without a License.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Melendez is asked to contact Lancaster City Police at (717) 735-3300, Lancaster City-County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-322-1913 or Text a Tip to Crime Stoppers by texting LANCS plus your message to 847411. Tipsters may remain anonymous and do not have to give their names.
