25-year-old Hispanic male Dvonte Castro was fatally shot early in the morning on June 9, 2021 in Anchorage, Alaska. He died from gunfire at the intersection of East 12th Avenue and Hyder Street. Around 2:37 a.m., Anchorage Police responded to reports of shots fired in that area and found him deceased. An adult female was also found injured at the scene and taken to a hospital; her condition was not released at that time.
Investigators officially identified the victim two days later,
confirming he was Dvonte Castro. Police described the killing as a homicide. They stated the incident was “isolated and not random,” indicating they believed there was a specific motive or targeted act, rather than a random act of violence.
As of the most recent reports, there have been no public announcements of arrests in connection to Dvonte Castro's death. No suspect or suspects have been named, and no charges filed. The police have asked members of the public for help, including any surveillance video from the area, to aid in the investigation.
