Felix Omar Diaz Cortez Obituary, Death – The man who was fatally shot last Wednesday night in Sacramento has been officially identified as 27-year-old Felix Omar Diaz Cortez, a local resident. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office confirmed his identity following the incident, which occurred around 11 p.m. on the 3800 block of Florin Road.
According to investigators, Diaz Cortez was shot at least once and died at the scene. Authorities have named 40-year-old Carlos Magana, a Mexican national, as the suspected shooter. Police allege that Magana was responsible for firing the fatal shot that killed Diaz Cortez.
Magana was arrested the following afternoon and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail. He is facing a murder charge and, according to jail records, is not eligible for bail. Magana appeared in court four days after his arrest and is scheduled for another court appearance on July 24 in Sacramento County Superior Court, where a bail review and settlement conference are expected to take place.
Surveillance video obtained by ABC10 reportedly shows that the shooting happened near the intersection of Florin Road and Franklin Boulevard, an area that remains under investigation by Sacramento police.
Law enforcement officials have not released details about a motive or whether the victim and suspect knew each other. It is unclear at this time what led to the shooting, and detectives are continuing to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses.
The Sacramento Police Department is urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. People can contact police dispatch directly at 916-808-5471 or reach out to Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-4357. To encourage public cooperation, authorities are allowing anonymous tips to be submitted through both the phone line and the “P3 Tips” mobile app.
The fatal shooting has shaken residents in the surrounding community, with neighbors expressing concern about safety and the recent rise in violent incidents in the area. Local leaders have called for increased cooperation between community members and law enforcement to help reduce gun violence.
As the case moves through the court system, Diaz Cortez’s family and loved ones are left mourning his sudden and tragic loss. No details about funeral arrangements have been made public.
The investigation remains ongoing, and more information may be released as the case develops. Sacramento police are continuing to review surveillance footage and other evidence to determine the exact circumstances that led to the shooting. They are also working to ensure that all leads are followed and that justice is served for the victim and his family.