Arrested: Eliseo Torres, 36, Caldwell
Charges: Murder in the Second Degree (F), 2 Counts - Controlled Substance-Possession of (F), Paraphernalia-Use or Possess With Intent to Use (M)
Arrested: Daydreyn Pelton, 25, Boise
Charge: Robbery (F)
On October 29, 2024, shortly after 12:30 am, Boise Police responded to a call for service on the 7300 block of W. Ustick Rd. As officers were arriving on scene, they observed a male running south on Cole Rd. but as they approached him, he began running north toward the original call for service location. Officers made contact with the subject, Eliseo Torres, and learned he was involved in a physical altercation outside of a business on the 7300 block of W. Ustick Rd. Officers also located an unresponsive male in the parking lot with a stab wound and began performing lifesaving care until paramedics arrived. During their investigation officers learned there was a fight between Torres and several subjects including the victim. Evidence indicates Torres stabbed the victim. The victim later died from his injuries at the hospital. Torres was also transported to the hospital for injuries he sustained during the altercation. He was later booked into the Ada County Jail on the listed charges, which include previous warrants from an unrelated incident.
Shortly after arriving and securing the scene officers located another male walking nearby who matched the description of one of the involved suspects. Evidence indicates the suspect Daydreyn Pelton was involved in the altercation and stole property from Torres. Following an investigation, he was arrested and booked into the Ada County Jail on the listed charge.
This investigation is active and ongoing. Boise Police detectives are working to locate additional involved suspects. Anyone with information is asked to contact Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790 or Crime Stoppers by calling 343-COPS (2677), by visiting www.343COPS.com, or leave a tip using the “P3 Tips” app for your mobile device.