Carlos Alvarez Diaz, a 39-year-old resident of San Bernardino, was tragically killed on October 8, 2022, in Hawaiian Gardens, California. The incident occurred around 1:09 a.m. when deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) responded to a call about an assault with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival at the 22300 block of Wardham Avenue, they found Carlos Alvarez Diaz lying near his vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso.
Despite the efforts of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, he was pronounced dead at the scene. A 14-year-old boy, who was also struck by gunfire, survived the attack.
Investigations revealed that Carlos Alvarez Diaz was driving north on Norwalk Boulevard at 226th Street when he was shot. The authorities believe he was an innocent victim of a senseless act of violence. The suspect vehicle was described as a dark-colored, four-door car with several males inside. The shooter was identified as a Hispanic male in his late teens or early twenties, wearing a black t-shirt and black beanie. The vehicle was last seen heading northbound on Norwalk Boulevard.
Carlos Alvarez Diaz was a family man who cherished his two daughters and unborn son. He was not involved in any gang activities and was simply driving his car when the incident occurred. His family, devastated by the loss, has been actively seeking justice. They have emphasized that Carlos was not looking for trouble and was an exemplary son, husband, and father. His brother, Adrian Diaz, and other family members have made public appeals for information, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward.
In an effort to solve the case, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the city of Hawaiian Gardens have offered a combined reward of $30,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Despite these efforts, the suspects remain at large. The LASD Homicide Bureau continues to investigate the case, and they have asked the public for any information that could help bring the perpetrators to justice. The family of Carlos Alvarez Diaz remains hopeful that someone will come forward with crucial information to solve this tragic case.
