A heroic father’s life was tragically cut short in Brooklyn, New York, during what should have been a joyous celebration. Delvin Diaz, a 33-year-old male, was fatally shot on Saturday, May 27, 2023, while attending a birthday party. The gathering, hosted by his brother Willy Diaz, turned into a scene of chaos and violence. In a final act of love and protection, Delvin Diaz shielded his young autistic son from a barrage of bullets.
He was struck six times but managed to save his child from any harm.
The incident unfolded after a dispute among family members at the party. Following the altercation, a man identified as Gioliver Tineo allegedly began firing at the attendees as he was leaving. Delvin Diaz was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead from his injuries. His 31-year-old wife was also wounded in the shooting, sustaining a graze wound to her shoulder, but was treated and released from the hospital. Friends and family remember Delvin Diaz as a kind-hearted man who was deeply devoted to his family. He had been with his wife for nine years and resided in Far Rockaway, Queens, where he worked diligently to support them.
In the aftermath of the tragic shooting, Gioliver Tineo, who is related to Delvin Diaz by marriage, surrendered to the police. He is now facing murder charges for the death of Delvin Diaz. According to reports, Tineo had no prior criminal record. His arraignment was scheduled to take place in Brooklyn Criminal Court. The senseless act of violence left a family shattered and a community mourning the loss of a man who died a hero, protecting his son.
