JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 61-year-old man is accused of trying to kill someone who was in the Duclay neighborhood Saturday to perform lawn work.
According to David Torres’ arrest report, the person, whose age was not released, borrowed a lawnmower from a friend in the neighborhood to cut grass. As the person was walking, witnesses told police, Torres got into a red Jeep and pulled out of the driveway, telling him to “get out of the neighborhood,” the report said.
The person didn’t respond to Torres’ demands but smirked, the report said.
Though some details in the report were redacted, it revealed that Torres and the other male have a prior “beef.”
A witness said Torres believed the person stole items from the witness’ residence in the neighborhood and does not like him “because he is a criminal.”
A witness said he heard Torres yelling at the person and a kid. They also said they heard someone yelling back at Torres, saying that he shot them and tried to kill them.
Another resident said, “Torres tried to shoot the victim but missed.”
Police said in the report that a shell casing was found near the intersection of Plantation Club Drive and Plantation Bay Drive North where the argument happened.
During the time of argument, a neighbor’s surveillance camera captured the red jeep backing out of a driveway and someone is seen hiding behind a truck across the street until the Jeep leaves. It’s unclear who was hiding.
Torres is charged with second-degree attempted murder. His next court date is Aug. 1.
News4JAX learned that police were previously called to Torres’ home four times. The most recent call was on July 3 for a reported burglary.
It’s unclear if the previous calls are connected to this incident.