Man shot to death in Torrance identified
A man shot to death in his Torrance home has been identified as Christopher Lee Chorpening, 51, coroner's officials said.
Chorpening's roommate, Ivan Fay, 61, was held in the slaying that occurred shortly after midnight Saturday in the 16600 block of Ogram Avenue, police said.
Fay was arrested several hours later at Alondra Park.
Coroner's officials said Chorpening died of multiple gunshot wounds.
Chorpening's roommate, Ivan Fay, 61, was held in the slaying that occurred shortly after midnight Saturday in the 16600 block of Ogram Avenue, police said.
Fay was arrested several hours later at Alondra Park.
Coroner's officials said Chorpening died of multiple gunshot wounds.
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