Roxann Acosta, a 28-year-old woman from Montebello, California, tragically lost her life on August 6, 2017. She was fatally shot inside an apartment on West Victoria Avenue. The incident occurred around 9:56 p.m., and when officers arrived, they found Roxann suffering from a single gunshot wound. Despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Roxann was a mother of three children and was eight weeks pregnant with her fourth child at the time of her death.
The primary suspect in Roxann's murder was her estranged husband, Christopher Diaz. According to reports, Roxann had filed for divorce from Diaz and was in a new relationship, which allegedly angered him. On the day of the incident, Roxann and Diaz had spent time together before ending up at Diaz's mother's house, where an argument ensued. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots, and Diaz fled the scene immediately after the shooting. Diaz's mother and other individuals were present in the house during the incident, but no weapons were found at the scene.
Following the murder, Diaz remained on the run for nearly two weeks, creating a tense and fearful atmosphere for Roxann's family and the community. During this period, the police had Diaz under surveillance. On August 18, 2017, while attempting to apprehend him, Diaz was involved in an officer-involved shooting. He was a passenger in a car that police tried to stop. Diaz jumped out of the vehicle and ran into a neighborhood, where he eventually pointed a gun at the officers. In the ensuing exchange of gunfire, Diaz was shot and killed by the authorities.
The investigation into Roxann's murder revealed a history of domestic violence between her and Diaz. Family members and friends described Diaz as a heartless and cold-hearted individual. Roxann's mother, Alicia Acosta, expressed relief that Diaz was no longer a threat, although it did not bring her daughter back. The community held vigils and memorials to honor Roxann's memory, and a GoFundMe page was set up to cover her funeral expenses.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, Roxann's family focused on taking care of her children and ensuring they had the support they needed. The case highlighted the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of addressing such issues to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
