SEFFNER, Fla. – Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested the man responsible for the murder of a woman inside a vehicle at her home in Seffner.
According to deputies, on Thursday, investigators gathered enough probable cause to identify Aurelio Diaz, 32, as the killer of a woman who was in her car in front of her home on the 4000 block of Orange Street.
Diaz fatally shot the victim through her car window as she arrived home around 1 a.m. on July 20.
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Diaz was arrested without incident that same day just after 8:30 p.m. about a mile away from the victim’s home.
The HCSO Aviation Unit provided surveillance from the air of the arrest.
“A killer is off the streets, all thanks to the prompt action, meticulous investigation, and unwavering determination of everyone who worked on the case,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We hope this helps bring some closure to the victim’s family as they start the road to seeing justice for their loved one.”
Diaz was booked into the Orient Road Jail and charged with Murder in the First Degree Premeditated Firearm – Discharge.
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This is still an active investigation. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information about this incident to call 813-247-8200. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS.
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