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Omar Diaz

Case from Highland-park, IL dated Aug 13, 2023

Victim Details

Omar Diaz

Male

Black / African American

Highland-park

IL

2023-08-13

16

Omar

Diaz

Yes

06/26/2026

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On August 13, 2023, a tragic incident occurred in Highland Park, Illinois, resulting in the death of 16-year-old Omar Diaz from Highwood. The incident took place around 11:30 a.m. in the 2300 block of Green Bay Road, where Diaz was walking on the sidewalk. He was approached by another individual, later identified as Estiven Sarminento, also 16 years old and a resident of Highland Park.

According to the investigation, Diaz and Sarminento were acquaintances who had been involved in an ong ...
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  • Chicago Tribune: Highland Park victim called out “Do It! Do It!” shortly before he was shot
  • Highland Park, IL Patch: Highland Park Teen Faces First-Degree Murder Charge In Fatal Shooting
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