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Juan Diaz

Death by Force
Case Description
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Juan Diaz, a 52-year-old Hispanic male, was tragically killed on December 20, 2016, in Houston, Texas. According to reports, Diaz was ambushed in what appeared to be a targeted shooting. Witnesses at the scene recounted hearing two gunshots and observed at least two suspects fleeing the area immediately after the incident. Diaz was pronounced dead at the scene of the crime. The motive for the attack remains unclear, and investigators have not disclosed any information suggesting a prior connecti ...Read More
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  • Investigation into Fatal Shooting at 700 70th Street
  • KHOU: Suspects ambush couple, man shot three times in east Houston
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    Victim Details

    Juan Diaz

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Houston

    TX

    2016-12-17

    53

    Juan

    Diaz

    11/08/2025

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