TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Pima County Attorney's Office says it is dismissing aggravated assault charges for now, pending further investigation, against Angelito Olivas, the boyfriend of 22-year-old Zahriya Moreno. Moreno died in August as the result of an alleged domestic incident.
PCAO released the following statement regarding the case, saying the attorney's office has met with the Moreno family and plans on conducting further investigation into the case:
“After a comprehensive and extensive meeting with Zahriya Moreno’s family, the Pima County Attorney’s Office has moved to dismiss the matter, so that further investigation and testing can be conducted in the case. Our goal is to ensure that our decisions in charging cases are made with all available information to ensure a fair and just judicial process.”
Olivas is currently out on bond. According to court documents, Olivas dropped Moreno off at a fire station in Drexel Heights, saying she fell off his car as he drove away, leaving her brain dead.
Robert Moreno, Zahriya's father, issued a statement Tuesday in response to PCAO's announcement, saying he and the Moreno family believe the case will eventually reach the outcome for which they're hoping:
"Although we are thoroughly disappointed in the current situation regarding the case, we are 100% confident that our legal team, PCSD, the county attorney and court system, not to mention additional support systems, will prevail, and we have the justice for Zahryia that she deserves."
Zahriya Moreno was taken off life support Wednesday, Aug. 14 and her organs donated. Since that time, there has been an outpouring of support from the community, remembering her life.
KGUN 9's Tina Giuliano has been following this story and will have more from the Moreno family in this week.
