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Roger Castillo

Case from Miami, FL dated Jan 20, 2011

Victim Details

Roger Castillo

Male

Miami

FL

2011-01-20

41

Roger

Castillo

07/03/2026

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Detective Roger Castillo, a 41-year-old veteran of the Miami-Dade Police Department, tragically lost his life on January 20, 2011, while serving a felony warrant. Castillo, along with his colleague Detective Amanda Haworth, was part of a multi-agency task force assigned to apprehend Johnny Simms, a fugitive wanted for murder. The incident occurred at a residence near NW Seventh Avenue and 69th Street in Miami, Florida. Upon entering the home, the detectives were met with immediate gunfire from S ...
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  • Detective Roger Castillo - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
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    I’ve been following the discussion about the tragic deaths of Detectives Castillo and Haworth, and... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking a lot about the bravery and dedication shown by the officers involved in the trag... ...Read More
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    I've been following the tragic deaths of Detectives Roger Castillo and Amanda Haworth, and I keep co... ...Read More
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