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Joshua David Long

Case from Katy, TX dated Dec 01, 2015

Victim Details

Joshua David Long

Male

White / Caucasian

Katy

TX

2015-12-01

38

Joshua

David Long

07/09/2026

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Joshua David Long, a 38-year-old man from Katy, Texas, tragically lost his life on December 1, 2015. Joshua was a loving father and dedicated partner who was deeply cherished by his family and friends. His untimely death was the result of a double shooting incident at a home in the Cinco Ranch area of Katy.

The incident occurred when Joshua and Xylia Castillo, 40, were shot by Castillo's estranged ex-boyfriend, Wilson Ferrer, 28. The gunman, Ferrer, had been waiting for Castillo and Joshu ...
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  • Houston Chronicle: Shooting leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded in Katy area
  • Joshua David Long, age 38 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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