Deputy Jose Antonio (Tony) Diaz
Yolo County California
End of Watch: Sunday, June 15, 2008
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 10 years
Badge Number: 140
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, June 15, 2008
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Deputy Diaz was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of County Road 6 and County Road 99W at approximately 9:30 pm. After a five-minute high speed pursuit, the suspect exited his vehicle and opened fire on Deputy Diaz, penetrating his vest, striking him in the shoulder.
Despite the wound, Deputy Diaz was able to call for assistance. He was flown to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect, who fled on foot after abandoning his infant in his car, was apprehended a short time later.
Deputy Diaz had served with the Yolo County Sheriff's Department for ten years. He is survived by his three children.
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