End of Watch June 15, 2008

Deputy Jose “Tony” Diaz, age 37, was shot and killed while making a traffic stop. 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 Jose “Tony” Diaz served the Yolo County Sheriff’s Department, California, for ten years. He is survived by his three children.

A law enforcement memorial ceremony will be held for Deputy Sheriff Jose “Tony” Diaz at 11 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2008. The ceremony will be held at the University of California, Davis, ARC Pavilion, 1 Shields Ave., Davis, according to the Yolo County Sheriff’s Department.

The Sheriff’s Department said three trust accounts have been created to help Diaz’s family and children.

Checks should be made payable to the Tony Diaz Memorial Fund, in care of the Bank of America, Woodland Branch, 50 W. Main St., Woodland, CA 95695.

Donations can be made to two other funds at
Washington Mutual Bank
1224 E. Gibson Road
Woodland, CA 95776

Make checks payable to the Jose “Tony” Diaz Funeral Fund
Account No. 4924913456, or
the Children of Jose “Tony” Diaz Fund
Account No. 4924913597.