Los Angeles Police Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, July 27, 2019
Add to My HeroesJuan Jose Diaz
Police Officer Juan Diaz was shot and killed shortly after midnight in the area of Avenue 26 and Humboldt Street after taking law enforcement action when he observed several men vandalizing a wall.
He was eating with friends when he observed the man tagging a wall with gang graffiti. He approached the man and told him to stop. A short time later the man returned with others, confronted Officer Diaz and his friends, and brandished a handgun. The man then opened fire on the group as they tried to leave the area, killing Officer Diaz and wounding his girlfriend's brother.
Three subjects were taken into custody approximately one week later and charged with murder and gang participation.
Officer Diaz had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for two years and was assigned to the Professional Standards Bureau.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 2 years
- Badge 43009
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender In custody
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View all 156 ReflectionsThinking of you today after seeing your sister on television and feeling her pain as she advocates for justice for you and other victims. We are all praying for strength for her so she can meet the challenge and achieve her goal. We must protect our law enforcement officers and find justice for all victims.
Rest in God’s light. Yours was a life too brief.
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