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Joel Castillo

Case from San-antonio, TX dated Oct 09, 2024

Victim Details

Joel Castillo

Male

Hispanic / Latino

San-antonio

TX

2024-10-09

16

Joel

Castillo

Yes

06/23/2026

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On October 9, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in San Antonio, Texas, resulting in the death of 16-year-old Joel Castillo. The event unfolded at an apartment complex on the west side of San Antonio, near San Carlos Street and Agatha Street, around 10:40 PM.

The incident began as an argument between Castillo and a 14-year-old neighbor, with whom he had a long-running feud. The situation escalated when the younger teen allegedly taunted Castillo about his recently deceased mother, who had ...
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  • kens5.com: 'There has been a hole left in each of our hearts.' | School community rallies behind teen, police say was shot and killed by another teen
  • kens5.com: 'I heard his last words' | Family of 16-year-old allegedly shot by younger teen shares the pain they're going through
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    Has anyone else read about the heartbreaking details revealed during the detention hearing? I can’... ...Read More
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