19-11-2023 (TEXAS) In a heartbreaking turn of events, Jeremy Tang-Diaz, the 6-year-old boy who became the victim of a brutal baseball bat attack, has succumbed to his injuries. The devastating news was confirmed by his father, Art Diaz, in a poignant update on the GoFundMe page set up to cover Jeremy’s medical expenses. The online campaign garnered widespread support, raising almost $320,000 from approximately 6,400 donations.
Described as a “bright and vibrant child” and an enthusiastic jiu-jitsu student with a passion for superheroes, Jeremy’s story resonated with many who rallied behind the fundraising effort. Despite facing critical injuries, Jeremy had shown signs of progress in his recovery, navigating intermittent challenges labeled as “neural storms” by his father. Neurostorming, a term used informally, refers to acute stress responses observed in traumatic brain injury patients, leading to spikes in bodily functions like heart rate and body temperature.
Tragically, Jeremy experienced the most severe neural storm since the attack on Monday evening, lasting nearly six hours. His father discovered him unresponsive the following morning, and resuscitation efforts proved futile.
In a heartfelt GoFundMe update, Art Diaz expressed the profound pain of losing a child. “I was there when he took his first breath and saw him take his last – no parent should see their children buried before them,” he wrote. “He was a wonderful and loving child that practiced the Golden Rule. In him, I am well pleased.”
Jeremy leaves behind grieving parents and a 3-year-old brother. The martial arts community at Team Rabadi in Georgetown, where Jeremy trained, paid tribute to him on Instagram, acknowledging the immense void his absence leaves. The post celebrated Jeremy’s exceptional character, resilience in adversity, and his ability to inspire those around him.
The devastating incident occurred on September 11 when Daniel Logan, 39, forcibly entered the Diaz family’s home near Georgetown, assaulting Jeremy and Logan’s mother with a baseball bat. Logan faces charges of injury to a child and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, both first-degree felonies that could result in up to 99 years in prison.
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office plans to present the case to a grand jury for potential enhancement to capital murder charges pending autopsy results. Jeremy’s injuries included multiple skull fractures and extensive brain swelling consistent with blunt force trauma, as reported by CBS. The community mourns the loss of this young soul, while legal proceedings continue to unfold.
