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Luis Castelar

Case from San-antonio, TX dated Mar 29, 2021

Victim Details

Luis Castelar

Male

Hispanic / Latino

San-antonio

TX

2021-03-29

22

Luis

Castelar

07/11/2026

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Luis Alejandro Castelar, a 22-year-old Hispanic male from San Antonio, Texas, tragically passed away on March 29, 2021. The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the torso. Castelar was handling a newly purchased AR-15 rifle when it accidentally discharged, striking him. The incident occurred at the Oaks of Northgate apartment complex in the 8000 block of Oakdell Way.

Following the incident, Jonathan Rene Villegas, also 22 years old, was arrested and charged with manslaug ...
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  • kens5.com: 22-year-old arrested, accused of shooting, killing another man
  • KSAT: Man in 20s killed in possible accidental shooting near Medical Center
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