Rye Brook Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Domestic Dispute

Hugo Soto-Diaz, 30, arraigned on 2nd Degree Attempted Murder charges following incident on Westview Avenue

Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:05pm

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A 30-year-old Rye Brook man has been charged with 2nd Degree Attempted Murder after police responded to a domestic dispute call at a residence on Westview Avenue. Officers found a 37-year-old female victim unconscious and not breathing, and she remains in critical but stable condition. The suspect, Hugo Soto-Diaz, was detained at the scene and has been arraigned and is currently being held at the Westchester County Jail.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents can have tragic consequences, and this case highlights the need for continued vigilance and support services to protect victims and address the root causes of such violence within communities.

The details

According to police, on the morning of March 30, Rye Brook Police Department patrol units responded to a call about a dispute at a residence on Westview Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a 37-year-old female assault victim inside the residence, unconscious and not breathing. Officers began CPR and detained a male present at the scene. The victim was transported to the hospital and remains in critical but stable condition.

  • On the morning of March 30, Rye Brook Police responded to the call about a dispute at the Westview Avenue residence.
  • Hugo Soto-Diaz, 30, was arraigned at Rye Town Court on 2nd Degree Attempted Murder charges.

The players

Hugo Soto-Diaz

A 30-year-old Rye Brook resident who has been charged with 2nd Degree Attempted Murder following the incident on Westview Avenue.

Rye Brook Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the call and detained the suspect at the scene.

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What’s next

Hugo Soto-Diaz is currently being held at the Westchester County Jail, and a judge will determine whether to grant him bail at a future hearing.

The takeaway

Domestic violence incidents can have devastating consequences, and this case underscores the importance of community-based efforts to support victims, address the underlying issues, and prevent such tragedies from occurring.