Israel Castro, an 18-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically lost his life on December 16, 2017, in Euclid, Ohio. Castro was shot and killed inside his mother's home on E. 250 Street during a home invasion. The suspects reportedly broke through a kitchen window to gain entry into the house, and it is believed they were searching for cash, as Castro had just cashed his paycheck.
Following Castro's death, Euclid police, in collaboration with the U.S. Marshall’s Violent Fugitive Task Force, arrested three Euclid residents believed to be responsible for the murder. The suspects, Damian McDade , Charlie Williams Jr. , and Javari Stover , were charged with aggravated murder. Euclid Municipal Court Judge Patrick Gallagher set the bond for each suspect at one million dollars.
The Castro family has been vocal about seeking justice for Israel, with his mother Lisa Castro appealing to the public for help in solving her son's murder. She described Israel as a good person who worked two jobs and had not yet had the chance to fully live his life. The family has also set up a fund in memory of Israel to support their cause.
The investigation into Israel Castro's murder remains ongoing, with the Euclid Police Department continuing to work diligently to bring those responsible to justice.
