Jose Alberto Aguirre Castellanos, a 36-year-old male of Hispanic ethnicity, tragically passed away on May 23, 2022, in Austin, Texas. The incident occurred in the parking lot of an LA Fitness gym located on West Slaughter Lane. Castellanos sustained serious bodily injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following the incident, the Austin Police Department launched an investigation and identified three suspects. Cristian Avila-Solis, a 21-year-old U.S.
citizen, was charged with murder in connection to the shooting. Avila-Solis fled to Mexico but was later deported back to the U.S. on February 18, 2024, after being detained by Mexican officials on an immigration violation. He is currently awaiting extradition to Travis County.
Additionally, John Wiley Bagwell, also 21 years old, was arrested in Palmer Lake, Colorado, in August 2022 and charged with first-degree murder in connection to the shooting. Another suspect, Juan Lopez-Espinoza, was sentenced to two years in prison for his involvement in the incident.
The investigation into the death of Jose Alberto Aguirre Castellanos has involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, and Mexican officials. The case remains ongoing as authorities continue to pursue justice for Castellanos and his family.
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