Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Elio Diaz was shot and killed during a traffic stop shortly after 3:00 p.m. at 4968 Tamiami Trail in Charlotte Harbor.
During the stop, the driver pulled out a rifle and fired at Sergeant Diaz before fleeing. When he was found a few miles away, the suspect reached for his rifle and was shot and killed by deputies.
Sergeant Diaz was transported to ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte, where he succumbed to his wounds.
Sergeant Diaz had served with the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office for over 11 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and four children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Diaz gave the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Punta Gorda community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Diaz.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Elio Diaz is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,756 officers honored here.
In FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 53.5 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Elio Diaz's cause is highlighted.
How Elio Diaz Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Elio Diaz is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Elio Diaz was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Charlotte County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
