Funeral Services
PEACE OFFICER DEATH
Deputy Tony Diaz
Yolo Co. Sheriff’s Dept.
EOW: June 15, 2008
At approximately 9:30 p.m., Sunday, June 15th in the Dunnigan area of Yolo County, Sheriff’s Deputy Tony Diaz (37) radioed that he had been shot.
Officers responding to the scene found the wounded deputy, and an abandoned baby in a car at the dead-end of County Road 5 at County Road 99. It is believed the suspected shooter, Marco Antonio Topete (35) of Arbuckle, may have been stopped for suspected DUI. Topete, on parole for assault with a deadly weapon, left the area on foot. The baby was reported safe. It is unclear whether the baby is related to Topete.
Deputy Diaz, a 10-year veteran of the sheriff's department, was airlifted to Woodland Memorial Hospital, where he died Monday morning.
A massive manhunt for the suspected gunman ensued. At 8:15 a.m. Monday morning it was reported that Marco Antonio Topete was taken into custody in connection with the shooting.
FUNERAL SERVICES Deputy Jose “Tony” Diaz
Yolo Co. Sheriff’s Dept.
EOW: June 15, 2008
DATE: Friday June 27, 2008.
TIME: 11:00 am
LOCATION:University California Davis ARC Pavilion
1 Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
There have been three trust accounts created to benefit Deputy Diaz’ family and children, they are as follows:
The “Tony Diaz Memorial Fund”, sponsored by the Yolo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association:
Bank of America – Woodland Branch
50 West Main Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Donations may be made at any Sacramento or Yolo County bank branch. for those not in the area, the donations should be mailed.
Washington Mutual Bank
1224 E. Gibson Road
Woodland, CA 95776
The Jose “Tony” Diaz Funeral Fund
Acct. 4924913456
The Children of Jose “Tony” Diaz Fund
Acct. 4924913597