Officer Anthony Dia - Toledo Police Dept. - OH - True Life Hero

Anthony Dia
- Jul. 04, 2020 -

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Toledo Police Dept. Patch

Resided:	OH, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Jul. 04, 2020
Race/Sex:	Hispanic Male / 26 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Toledo Police Dept. - OH 525 N Erie St Toledo, OH 43604 USA (419)245-3200
County:	Lucas
Dept. Type:	Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:	Officer
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here

Bio: Not Available

Survived by:

Wife
& two sons

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	No Info
Location:	Home Depot Toledo, Lucas County, OH USA Sat. Jul. 04, 2020
Summary:	Officer Anthony Dia was shot and killed after responding to a disturbance at a Home Depot store at 1035 West Alexis Road at about 12:30 am. A drunk subject had started to harass participants of an informal car show that was in the parking lot the store. Officer Dia was the first officer on scene and attempted to contact the subject. The man produced a handgun and opened fire, striking Officer Dia in the chest. Despite his wounds, Officer Dia was able to return fire as the man fled. The subject fled into a nearby wooded area where he committed suicide. Witnesses to the shooting began to provide medical aid to Officer Dia. Another responding officer transported him to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
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Last Updated: Jul. 04, 2020