6-Year-Old Texas Boy Jeremy Diaz Dies After Alleged Baseball Bat Attack by Neighbor

Police – Accident – Death – Obituary News : GEORGETOWN, Texas (Gray News) – A tragic incident in September involving a 6-year-old boy who was allegedly attacked by his neighbor with a baseball bat has resulted in his untimely death. Jeremy Diaz, the young victim, fought bravely for his life in the hospital for over 60 days before succumbing to his injuries this week, according to the family’s GoFundMe page.

Jeremy’s father shared that his son had been showing signs of improvement, and the medical staff had even planned to remove his breathing tube this week. However, Jeremy suddenly took a turn for the worse, leaving his family devastated and heartbroken.

His father described the turn of events as a “neural storm” that Jeremy experienced, which ultimately led to his heart stopping. Despite the medical team’s best efforts, they were unable to revive him, leaving the family and community in mourning.

Court documents obtained from KEYE shed light on the horrific incident that led to Jeremy’s injuries. The documents reveal that on September 11, the young boy was brutally beaten with a baseball bat in his Georgetown home by his neighbor, 39-year-old Daniel Logan. At the time of the alleged attack, Logan was charged with injury to a child and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The felony complaint against Logan stated that medical staff informed the detective that Jeremy had suffered multiple fractures to his brain and extensive brain swelling consistent with blunt force trauma. The court documents further explained that Logan had intentionally struck the 6-year-old child in the head with the baseball bat, clearly using it as a deadly weapon.

In addition to Jeremy’s injuries, Logan is also accused of assaulting his own mother during the incident. He allegedly hit her in the face with the bat, causing a cut on her forehead, injuring her eye, and knocking out one of her teeth. Thankfully, she is currently in the process of recovering from her injuries.

The tragic loss of Jeremy Diaz has sent shockwaves through the community, as friends, family, and neighbors struggle to come to terms with the devastating outcome. The young boy’s death serves as a reminder of the importance of promoting safety and fostering a peaceful environment within neighborhoods. The local authorities are actively investigating the case, and it is anticipated that additional charges will be brought against Daniel Logan in light of Jeremy’s passing.

As the community mourns the loss of this vibrant young soul, many have turned to the GoFundMe page set up by Jeremy’s family to offer their support and condolences. The page serves as a testament to the immense love and support that surrounds the Diaz family during this difficult time.

Although Jeremy’s life was tragically cut short, his memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. May his passing serve as a call to action to prevent such senseless acts of violence and to cherish the precious lives of our children..