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Jesus Castillo

Case from Hammond, IN dated Mar 11, 2021

Victim Details

Jesus Castillo

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Hammond

IN

2021-03-11

15

Jesus

Castillo

07/28/2026

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In the quiet evening of March 11, 2021, the life of 15-year-old Jesus Castillo was tragically cut short in Hammond, Indiana. A student at Morton High School, Jesus was known as a loving son and brother. The night of his death, he was involved in what authorities described as a drug deal gone wrong. The transaction, which reportedly involved marijuana and THC cartridges, took a fatal turn.

Police were dispatched around 8 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. They discovered Jesus's b ...
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  • nwitimes.com: Man charged with murdering teen during drug sale gone wrong
  • nwitimes.com: UPDATE: Hammond shooting leaves teen boy dead, authorities say
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    I've been following the case of Jesus Castillo, and I can’t stop thinking about the impact this mu... ...Read More
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    It's truly disheartening to see yet another young life lost in such a senseless way. My heart goes o... ...Read More
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    Has anyone taken a look at the role of social media in this case? It often plays such a significant ... ...Read More
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