19-year-old Huntsville man charged with murder following shooting

A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder after a fatal shooting in Huntsville.

According to court documents, John Albert Torres was arrested on June 15.

Police said the arrest stemmed from a shooting following a verbal argument at an apartment pool.

A family member was called and came to the pool, and the argument escalated to a physical altercation, which led to the shooting.

The victim, Jose Federico Hernandez, 23, was shot to death with a 9 mm handgun, according to court documents.

A preliminary hearing is set for July 3 at 1:30 p.m.