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Brandon Shane Kalani Castillias

Case from Hilo, HI dated Feb 19, 2025

Victim Details

Brandon Shane Kalani Castillias

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Hilo

HI

2025-02-19

36

Brandon

Shane Kalani Castillias

07/01/2026

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Brandon Shane Kalani Castillias, a 36-year-old man from Hilo, Hawaii, was tragically killed on the morning of February 19, 2025. The incident occurred shortly after 5:00 a.m. when South Hilo patrol officers responded to a residence on the 1600 block of Maunakai Street following a report from a woman who had heard a gunshot outside her home. Upon arrival, officers discovered Castillias lying lifeless on the roadway in front of the residence, suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Paramedi ...
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  • https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com: Investigation underway after man shot to death in Hilo
  • (Update) Police Identify Hilo Murder Victim   | Hawaiʻi Police Department
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