Family mourns loss of son, seeks justice 7 years after his death

Police say an intruder appeared to be trying to break in, and when the victim went to see what was going on, a fatal shot was fired through the glass door that struck him in the head.

News 12 Staff

Nov 5, 2022, 12:28 AM

Updated 769 days ago

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Friday marks 7 years since Hector Diaz was killed, and no arrest has been made in his case to this day.
Diaz was just 35 years old when he was killed at his Bushwick home. Police say an intruder appeared to be trying to break in, and when he went to see what was going on, a fatal shot was fired through the glass door that struck him in the head.
Though seven years has passed, no suspect has been identified.  
News 12’s Katelynn Ulrich tells us the story of his family’s quest for answers and closure.