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David Castillo

Case from East Los Angeles, CA dated Dec 21, 2020

Victim Details

David Castillo

Male

Hispanic / Latino

East Los Angeles

CA

2020-12-21

22

David

Castillo

06/29/2026

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A 22-year-old Latino male named David James Castillo was killed in a shooting on December 21, 2020, in East Los Angeles. The shooting occurred in the 5600 block of Via Corona Avenue around 5:35 p.m. Castillo died at the scene, while a 31-year-old man who was with him was wounded and survived. The coroner confirmed Castillo’s death as a homicide, and detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department opened a full investigation.

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  • MyNewsLA.com: Authorities ID Man Killed In East Los Angeles Shooting - MyNewsLA.com
  • MyNewsLA.com: Man Fatally Shot in East Los Angeles, Second Victim Wounded - MyNewsLA.com
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