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William B. Castillo

Case from San Francisco, CA dated May 16, 2012

Victim Details

William B. Castillo

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

San Francisco

CA

2012-05-16

21

William B.

Castillo

06/22/2026


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William B. Castillo, aged 21, was fatally shot on May 16, 2012, in San Francisco, California. Castillo was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the city's Mission District, an area that was experiencing increased gang activity and violence during this period. Despite the rapid response by first responders, Castillo succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

The incident was part of a concerning trend of gun violence in the Mission District and broader San Francisco during 2012. ...
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