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Simon Castellanos

Case from Los Angeles, CA dated Apr 03, 2025

Victim Details

Simon Castellanos

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Los Angeles

CA

2025-04-03

34

Simon

Castellanos

07/14/2026

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Simon Castellanos, a 34-year-old Latino male, was fatally shot on the evening of April 3, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The incident occurred at the interchange of the 105 and 110 freeways in South Los Angeles. Authorities responded to reports of gunfire around 10 p.m. and discovered the body of Simon Castellanos next to an older model silver Toyota Corolla. The vehicle’s passenger-side windows were shattered, indicating the intensity of the attack. Paramedics arrived at the scene and pron ...
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  • MyNewsLA.com: Victim of Fatal Shooting on Freeway Transition Road ID'd - MyNewsLA.com
  • Man fatally shot on freeway transition road in South Los Angeles
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