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Maria Castillo

Case from Tolleson, AZ dated Aug 02, 2017

Victim Details

Maria Castillo

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Tolleson

AZ

2017-08-02

55

Maria

Castillo

Yes

07/05/2026

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In the quiet community of Tolleson, Arizona, a tragedy unfolded that cut short the life of 55-year-old Maria Castillo. On an early Wednesday morning in August 2017, she was fatally shot in a home in the southwestern part of the city. The violent encounter left another woman in critical condition, though her identity was not publicly released.

The devastating event was further compounded by the presence of three children, ranging in age from 10 to 14, who were in the residence at the time ...
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  • azcentral: Phoenix police ID woman killed in double shooting; suspect sought
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