Crime & Safety
Hillsboro Police Charge Man With Attempting To Murder His Wife
Hillsboro Police say they've arrested Fidencio Diaz-Eguiza and charged him with trying to kill his wife.
HILLSBORO, OR – Fidencio Diaz-Eguiza is in jail. Hillsboro Police arrested the 61-year-old Monday morning and charged him with trying to murder his wife.
Officers had responded to the couple's hope at 2798 Southeast Tumblestone Drive around 4:15 on Sunday afternoon.
They found Diaz-Eguiza's wife. She had been shot and was rushed to the hospital in serious condition.
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Police say that she is expected to survive.
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Officials had originally asked for the public's help finding Diaz-Eguiza, calling him a person of interest.
He was found early Monday morning hiding in a cabinet in the garage of the home. He's charged with attempted murder, assault, and unlawful use of a weapon.
Photo via Hillsboro Police.
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