Juan Jose Diaz, age 24

Lost to gun violence on July 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.

Officer Diaz joined the force 2 years ago and was assigned to the Special Operations Division, which conducts investigations into department personnel.Thank you for your service & RIP.

Photo sources:

Los Angeles Times: LAPD officer out with girlfriend fatally shot at taco stand in Lincoln Heights

News sources:

homicide.latimes.com: Juan Jose Diaz, 24 - The Homicide Report
Aug 2: https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2019/08/02/3-suspects-arrested-in-killing-of-off-duty-lapd-officer-a-week-ago-at-taco-stand/
NBC Southern California : Off-Duty LAPD Officer Shot and Killed in Lincoln Heights Area
Jul 27: KTLA: Gunman Sought After Off-Duty LAPD Officer Is Killed in Possibly Gang-Related Shooting at Lincoln Heights Taco Stand
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