Sergeant Elio Diaz

Sergeant Elio Diaz | Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, Florida
Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, Florida
Sergeant Elio Diaz

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, December 15, 2024

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Elio Diaz

Sergeant Elio Diaz was shot and killed during a traffic stop shortly after 3:00 p.m. at 4968 Tamiami Trail in Charlotte Harbor.

During the stop, the driver pulled out a rifle and fired at Sergeant Diaz before fleeing. When he was found a few miles away, the suspect reached for his rifle and was shot and killed by deputies.

Sergeant Diaz was transported to Gulf Coast Medical Center, where he succumbed to his wounds.

Sergeant Diaz had served with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office for 11 years. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Sergeant Diaz was posthumously promoted to Sergeant.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour 11 years, 3 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle
  • Offender Shot and killed

traffic stop

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God bless you Elio Diaz. Thank you for protecting Charlotte County and defending us from evil for 11 years! I hope to shake your hand and salute your bravery in Heaven one day. Much peace, honor and empathy for your wife and four children.

Grateful citizen Ryan P.

December 16, 2024

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