Woman Shot To Death Outside Hillsborough Home, Man In Custody: Police

SEFFNER, FL — Hillsborough County authorities arrested a man they say brutally murdered a woman in her car outside her Seffner home Thursday.

Aurelio Diaz, 32, was arrested Thursday and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the woman's death. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Diaz fatally shot a woman through a window of her car as she arrived home around 1 a.m. Thursday.

The shooting happened in the 4000 block of Orange Street, authorities said.

Diaz was arrested about a mile from the victim's home. A Hillsborough County aviation unit provided aerial surveillance of the arrest.

"A killer is off the streets all thanks to the prompt action, meticulous investigation and unwavering determination of everyone who worked on the case," Sheriff Chad Chronister said in a statement. "We hope this helps bring some closure to the victim's family as they start the road to seeing justice for their loved one."

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Anyone with information should contact authorities at 813-247-8200. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS.