On February 16, 2020, in a west Phoenix residential cul-de-sac near 75th Avenue and Thomas Road, 33-year-old Juan Damian Diaz was shot and killed in what police described as a drive-by-style attack. The shooting occurred around 2 a.m. after Diaz and a friend had picked up their girlfriends from work. Investigators said the confrontation grew out of an ongoing feud between two women who worked together.

When Diaz realized they were being followed both vehicles tried to flee but ended up in a cul-de-sac, where the pursuing car caught up and Munoz opened fire. Witnesses said a laser pointer was aimed toward one of the women; Diaz reportedly pushed her out of the line of fire and was struck by additional rounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A 25-year-old man was also shot multiple times but survived after applying a tourniquet and being hospitalized.

Munoz was later located, arrested, and charged with first-degree murder, aggravated assault, drive-by shooting, and related felony counts and was held on bond. Online memorials describe Diaz as a gentle, caring father of three who was close to his family and missed by many. Does anyone who knew Juan or witnessed the shooting have information that could help understand what happened that night?