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Walter Castaneda Sr

Case from Miami, FL dated Oct 01, 2021

Victim Details

Walter Castaneda Sr

Male

Miami

FL

2021-10-01

65

Walter

Castaneda Sr

07/14/2026

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Walter Castaneda Sr., a 65-year-old resident of Miami, FL, tragically lost his life on October 1, 2021, in a violent incident that occurred outside his Boost Mobile store in Little Havana. On that fateful evening, Castaneda was closing his store when he was approached by a suspect who attempted to rob him. The suspect, described as wearing an orange hoodie, demanded a bag that Castaneda was carrying, which reportedly contained the day's earnings. In the ensuing struggle, the suspect shot Castane ...
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  • NBC 6 South Florida: Grandfather Dies After Shooting at Boost Mobile Store in Miami
  • Owner of Boost Mobile store in Miami fatally shot during robbery outside business
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