Raleigh mass shooting | Wreath-laying ceremony honors police officer Gabriel Torres killed in Hedingham gun violence [Video]

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — It’s been two years since a mass shooting in Raleigh left five people dead and two other people seriously injured in the Hedingham community.

During that time, there has been continued support for the victims and their families, including vigils and prayer services. On Monday, there was another show of support where a somber public memorial was held to honor fallen Raleigh police officer Gabriel Torres.

Torres was remembered as a hard worker, a proud Marine, and a dedicated husband and father.

Torres was one of those fallen victims. On Monday, his brothers and sisters in blue honored his life with a wreath-laying ceremony.

He served 18 months with the Raleigh Police Department before he was gunned down in his own neighborhood on Oct. 13, 2022.

“Officer Torres can always be counted on to leave a person or a situation better than how he found it … …