Dimas Diaz Jr. was shot and killed by police after a pursuit, followed by a standoff on the 101 Freeway. Diaz was wanted in connection with an alleged spousal assault when he led deputies and troopers on a pursuit that came to an end with a crash on the 101 Freeway. After an hour-long standoff, Diaz ultimately exited his disabled car and was shot and killed by a Ventura County deputy and a CHP officer.
Victim's Name: Dimas Diaz Jr.
Agency Responsible: Ventura County Sheriff's Office, California Highway Patrol
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Race: Hispanic
Date of Death: January 12, 2019
County: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4375
Geography: Suburban