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Adam Castonguay

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the early morning hours of April 15, 2021, Adam Castonguay, a 43-year-old male, was found unconscious with a gunshot wound to his chest at a residence on Village Road in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Despite the efforts of first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident, which initially appeared to be a homicide, quickly turned into a domestic investigation.

Authorities identified Mr. Castonguay's 22-year-old son, Alex Cote, as the primary suspect in the fatal shooting. ...Read More
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  • ABC6: 22-year-old held without bail after allegedly shooting and killing his own father in Woonsocket | ABC6
  • The Valley Breeze: Police arrest man charged with shooting father in Woonsocket
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    Victim Details

    Adam Castonguay

    Male

    Woonsocket

    RI

    2021-04-15

    43

    Adam

    Castonguay

    Substantiated

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been following the Castonguay case closely, and my heart really goes out to Adam’s loved on... ...Read More
    01/11/2024
    I'm reeling from the outcome of Adam Castonguay's murder case. It's tough to fathom the pain his lov... ...Read More
    10/01/2023
    I can't stop thinking about the impact that this case must have had on Adam Castonguay's girlfriend,... ...Read More
    01/03/2023
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