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Johnny Castro

Case from Sacramento, CA dated Jan 24, 2021

Victim Details

Johnny Castro

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Sacramento

CA

2021-01-24

39

Johnny

Castro

07/15/2026

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Johnny Castro, a 39-year-old resident of Sacramento, California, tragically lost his life on January 24, 2021, in a violent car-to-car shooting incident. The shooting occurred near Power Inn and Gerber roads in South Sacramento. According to reports, Castro was driving with a female passenger when another vehicle approached and opened fire on them. The attack caused Castro's car to crash, and despite the efforts of an EMT who was first on the scene, he was pronounced dead shortly after deputies ...
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  • Man, 39, Identified As Victim In Deadly Car-To-Car Shooting In South Sacramento
  • Man Killed In Car-To-Car Shooting In Sacramento, Authorities Say
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