New Port Richey Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Stabbing
New Port Richey Police are searching for Ivan Aguilera Torres, 44, who they say fatally stabbed an individual following a verbal dispute early Sunday morning in New Port Richey, Florida.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 16, 2026 —
New Port Richey, Florida – Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred early Sunday morning. The New Port Richey Police Department has identified Ivan Aguilera Torres, 44, as the individual they believe is responsible for the incident.
According to police reports, the stabbing followed a verbal dispute. The incident took place in New Port Richey, Florida. Details regarding the location of the stabbing and the identity of the victim were not immediately available.
The New Port Richey Police Department has not released further information concerning the circumstances leading up to the dispute or the events that transpired after the stabbing. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are actively searching for Torres.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Ivan Aguilera Torres is urged to contact the New Port Richey Police Department. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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