New Port Richey Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Machete Stabbing
New Port Richey Police are searching for Ivan Aguilera Torres, 44, who is accused of fatally stabbing another man with a machete during a physical altercation that began as a verbal dispute. The victim died from his injuries, and an…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 16, 2026 —
New Port Richey, FL – Authorities are actively searching for a suspect in connection with a fatal stabbing incident that occurred recently. The New Port Richey Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Ivan Aguilera Torres, 44, who is accused of second-degree murder.
The incident reportedly began as a verbal dispute between Torres and the victim. The altercation escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Torres is alleged to have used a machete. The victim sustained critical injuries from the attack and later died.
The New Port Richey Police Department has not released the name of the victim at this time. Details surrounding the exact location and timeline of the altercation have also not been fully disclosed.
An active arrest warrant is currently in place for Ivan Aguilera Torres. Law enforcement is urging anyone with information regarding his whereabouts to contact the New Port Richey Police Department immediately.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as they become available.
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