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Matthew Diaz

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early hours of September 2, 2018, the life of 28-year-old Hispanic/Latino male Matthew Diaz was tragically cut short in Waterbury, Connecticut. At approximately 3:30 a.m., police responded to reports of a shooting near 91 Berkeley Avenue, in the area of the Berkeley Heights housing complex. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Diaz suffering from a gunshot wound to his back.

Emergency medical personnel administered CPR at the scene before rushing him to St. Mary's Hospital, but ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Matthew Diaz

    Male

    Hispanic / Latino

    Waterbury

    CT

    2018-09-02

    28

    Matthew

    Diaz

    11/05/2025

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