2023-07-05 19:52:17
ORLANDO, Florida. – The relatives of Derek Díaz demand justice for the death of the 26-year-old man at the hands of the Orlando Police early this past Monday.
Yaneri Díaz, mother of the victim, wrote in a fundraising account that “my son was mistakenly shot and killed by the Orlando Police Department…he leaves behind a 5-year-old daughter who loves him dearly, as well as her younger brother.” , our family, loved ones and myself.
Derek died early on July 3 at 1:52 a.m., when an officer shot him following he allegedly failed to follow his orders and “made a movement as if he were going to pull out a weapon,” according to his own statements. letters from local authorities.
Police reports indicate that he was in a rough area of downtown Orlando and that they were conducting “proactive patrols” when they suspected him.
“They claimed during the stop that he ‘made a move to retrieve a gun,’ but no firearm was ever discovered. My son died alone in the hospital. Derek did not have a gun on him, he has never had or owned a firearm in his life,” Diaz said.
In the press conference that Eric Smith gave, during the early morning of Díaz’s death, the chief of the Orlando Police, also confirmed this information.
The events occurred at 1:52 am while officers were on patrol in the area of Jefferson Street and N. Orange Avenue.
Who investigates the case?
FDLE will conduct an independent review of the incident, followed by the State’s Attorney’s office.
The officer had his body camera on during the incident and, per policy, body camera footage will be made available to the public within 30 days.
In addition, the Orlando Police Department will conduct its own internal investigation.
The officer involved was not injured and will be on paid administrative leave.
“This has been a hotspot for criminal activity where we have seized many weapons in recent months. Probable cause was developed to believe that the suspect was involved in drug activities,” police said in a press release on the day of the events.
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