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Remembering Zahriya Moreno: Her family speaks out after daughter's death

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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Zahryia Moreno, a 22-year-old woman who was severely injured in a domestic incident on Monday morning, donated her organs on Wednesday.

By Wednesday afternoon, Moreno was taken off life support.

"We are devastated. Beyond devastated," Robert Moreno, Zahryia's father said.

Her family gathered at Banner - University Medical Center for her honor walk, as Moreno's organs are now being donated. Robert said the support and help from first responders and those gathered at the hospital was incredible.

"The outpouring of support is something I wouldn't have fathomed in a million years," he said.

As family and friends grieved, Moreno shares her legacy and favorite memories.

"She was in JROTC for a number of years and wanted to do that for a full career," he said.

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Right outside of Banner - University Medical Center, a large crowd lined up honoring Zahriya Moreno, a woman who died following a domestic incident on Monday. Her organs are now being donated.

According to an interim complaint obtained by KGUN9, Moreno's boyfriend of one-and-a-half years, Angelito Olivas, 25, said they were arguing when Moreno jumped on his car. In the interim complaint, Olivas said he knew she was on top of the trunk of the car but continued to drive anyway.

In the interim complaint, Olivas said he noticed she had fallen off and was unresponsive. According to the court documents, Olivas said he brought Moreno to Drexel Heights Fire Department after noticing she'd fallen and was unresponsive. She was then transported to the hospital, the interim complaint said.

PCSD said Olivas was taken into custody on charges of felony domestic violence aggravated assault and felony endangerment. He has since been released on bond, according to PCSD.

"He's been charged with aggravated assault but we're still investigating that case," Sheriff Chris Nanos said.

PCSD said the investigation is ongoing and further charges are possible.

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Tina Giuliano is a reporter for KGUN 9. She is a native Arizonan and grew up in Scottsdale. Tina is passionate about storytelling and is excited to work telling Tucson's stories. Share your story ideas and important issues with Tina by emailing tina.giuliano@kgun9.com or by connecting on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.