Police killings
2013-2020

Dimas Diaz Jr.

Male, Hispanic

Date of the incident: 1/12/2019

Calabasas, Los Angeles, CA
US-101 & Las Virgenes Road

Dimas Diaz Jr. was shot and killed by police after a pursuit, followed by a standoff on the 101 Freeway. Diaz was wanted in connection with an alleged spousal assault when he led deputies and troopers on a pursuit that came to an end with a crash on the 101 Freeway. After an hour-long standoff, Diaz ultimately exited his disabled car and was shot and killed by a Ventura County deputy and a CHP officer.