Those who perpetrate these crimes must be brought to justice, and, if convicted, face the full brunt of the law. “Acts of lawlessness and violence directed against police officers are unacceptable, outrageous, and entirely counterproductive to the pursuit of greater peace and justice in America - as are the actions of those who cheer such attacks on.Only way to stop this!”ĭemocratic presidential nominee Joe Biden also condemned the shooting in a tweet on Sunday, The Washington Post reports.
We will update as the story develops.Two police officers in Los Angeles remain hospitalized after being shot in an “ambush,” police officials told BBC News. LAPD Assistant Chief Bea Girmala has confirmed that the suspects are in their 20s but no names or interviews have happened yet. Times is reporting that three suspects in Riverside, Murrieta, and Temecula have been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of Juan Diaz. Taco will update this story as it develops. Taco has confirmed that Ave 26 Taco Stand is back in service. There was a procession for Juan Diaz on Saturday.Īfter the entire intersection was closed for the investigation the following day, L.A. The tragic murder of Police Officer II Juan Diaz hangs on every heart of every man and woman of the LAPD. It is a dark day for as we try to make sense of the senseless. This is a procession I never want to be a part of ever again. Our hearts are with his family and friends.” Tweeting that “Officer Juan Diaz career was defined by dedication - to his fellow officers, his department, and our city. City building flags to be lowered at half-staff “in honor of the life, service, and sacrifice” of Diaz. Mayor Garcetti condemned the murder and has ordered all L.A. Our hearts are with his family and friends. Officer Diaz’s career was defined by dedication - to his fellow officers, his department, and our city. I am ordering all flags be lowered to half-staff in honor of the life, service, and sacrifice of Officer Juan Diaz. In 2017, the taqueria was shut down by the Health Department for being a “non-permitted food operation.” However, the taqueria returned to their nightly schedule just a few days after, as reported by Eater. It is a favorite for late-night suadero and al pastor tacos. Ave 26 TacosĪve 26 Taco Stand is among the most crowded taquerias in northeast L.A., especially around the time of the shooting on weekends. These evidentiary items are undergoing relentless follow up and the most thorough level of analysis. We are still canvassing for available video footage and looking for witnesses, and we have processed the crime scene with the hopes that evidence obtained will provide significant information and context into what happened. More details The official LAPD news release below. Diaz and his group then tried to avoid the confrontation and escape to his vehicle and that is when the gunman opened fire. A source to the LAPD revealed that one of the taggers brandished a handgun and threatened Diaz. Photo courtesy of LAPDĪBC Eyewitness News has confirmed that the shooting took place after the police officer tried to stop a group of men from writing graffiti nearby. One of his girlfriend’s brothers was also shot, but he is expected to survive. He was out with his girlfriend and his girlfriend’s two brothers at the time of the shooting. The search is still underway for the suspect who shot and killed Juan Diaz, an off-duty cop who was at the popular Avenue 26 Taco Stand shortly before 1 AM last Saturday morning.