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Debbie Castillo Cortez

Case from Warsaw, NC dated Nov 22, 2021

Victim Details

Debbie Castillo Cortez

Female

White / Caucasian

Warsaw

NC

2021-11-22

24

Debbie

Castillo Cortez

07/03/2026

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Debbie Castillo Cortez, a 24-year-old woman from Warsaw, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on November 22, 2021. The incident occurred in the evening when patrol officers from the Warsaw Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Yancey Street and Matthews Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered Debbie Castillo Cortez and Phillip Troublefield, a 32-year-old man, both suffering from gunshot wounds. Unfortunately, both individuals were pronounced dead at the sce ...
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  • https://www.witn.com: One victim released, another at Wilmington hospital following deadly Warsaw shooting
  • Victims identified in deadly apartment shooting in Warsaw - WITN
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    Has anyone visited the spot where the shooting took place? I’ve heard so many different things abo... ...Read More
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