17-year-old killed in Parkland shooting has been identified
Key Points:
- Braylon Daniel Diaz, a 17-year-old teen, was fatally shot in Parkland on Sunday evening, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office and Medical Examiner’s Office.
- Diaz was reportedly robbed of jewelry and shot by unknown individuals after a car pulled up while he was walking, with the incident occurring near 7 p.m. on Sheridan Avenue South.
- Deputies responding to the scene were unable to save Diaz, and the sheriff’s office is actively seeking surveillance footage to identify suspects.
- A GoFundMe fundraiser has been established to assist the family with funeral costs and support, raising about $2,500 as of Monday evening.
- The investigation remains active, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help find answers.