Monday marks one year since Charlotte County Sgt. Elio Diaz was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Port Charlotte, and the community continues to honor his memory.
The memorial for Diaz outside the Chevron in Port Charlotte continues to grow, marked by flags, flowers, handwritten notes and photos of the 11-year sheriff’s office veteran. The display serves as a permanent reminder of a life lost and a community still mourning.
Watch Fox 4’s Alex Orenczuk report on how Sgt. Diaz is remembered in Charlotte County:
A year after his death, Sgt. Elio Diaz is remembered in Charlotte County
In a social media post, the sheriff’s office said in part, “We will forever miss his smile, his laugh, his positive impact, and so much more about him, but we will never forget his service or his sacrifice.”…