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June 16, 2008

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Officer Down: Deputy Sheriff Antonio (Tony) Diaz

Officer Down: Deputy Sheriff Antonio Diaz - [Woodland, California]

Age: 37

Cause of Death: Gunfire

Deputy Deputy Tony Diaz was shot and killed while making a traffic stop near the intersection of County Road 6 and County Road 99W at approximately 9:30 pm. The suspect opened fire on Deputy Diaz, striking him in the shoulder.

Despite the wound, Deputy Diaz was able to call for assistance. He was flown to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries..

The suspect, who fled on foot after abandoning his infant in his car, was apprehended a short time later.

The driver of the truck has been charged with two counts of misdemeanor death by vehicle and one count of exceeding the safe speed.

Yolo deputy killed; person taken into custody

Sacramento Bee

YOLO COUNTY, Calif — A person has been taken into custody in connection to the shooting of a Yolo County Sheriff's deputy, a sheriff's dispatcher confirmed at 8:15 a.m.

It is not yet known whether it is the accused gunman, Marco Antonio Topete.

Dozens of law enforcement officers are swarming the Dunnigan area in search of a man suspected of fatally shooting Deputy Jose Antonio Diaz, 37, of Woodland.

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