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Samuel Castro

Case from Worcester, MA dated May 12, 2015

Victim Details

Samuel Castro

Male

Worcester

MA

2015-05-12

18

Samuel

Castro

06/26/2026

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Samuel Castro, an 18-year-old from Worcester, Massachusetts, tragically lost his life on May 13, 2015, after being shot the previous evening. The incident occurred on Frederick Street near Paine Street in Worcester, where Castro was shot in the torso shortly before 10:30 p.m. on May 12, 2015.

The investigation into Castro's death led to the identification of a suspect, Juan Encarnacion. Encarnacion was alleged to be the individual who shot Castro, and he was subsequently charged with firs ...
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  • masslive.com: Updated: 18-year-old killed in Worcester shooting Tuesday night identified as Samuel Castro
  • telegram.com: Worcester police investigate shooting on Lincoln Street
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