Elvin Jesus Diaz, 24

Hackensack, New Jersey
May 21, 2015

Agencies: Bergen County Sheriff's Office New Jersey | Hackensack Police Department New Jersey

Cause of death: Shooting


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Last updated: almost 6 years ago

Overview

Three city police officers went to 10 Temple Avenue around 1:30 p.m. to check on Elvin Diaz at the request of county probation officials, Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said in a Twitter message. Hackensack Police Director Michael Mordaga said Diaz was armed with "a very large knife" when the shooting occurred. In a tweet later Thursday, Molinelli said a meat cleaver had been found at the scene but an investigation remained under way.

Legal Action

November 2015 Family asks Prosecutor for Grand jury trial

May 2016 Family seeking answers

June 2016 Lawsuit filed