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Edwin "Joey" Joseph Castillo Jr.

Gender : Male

Age : 34

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/05/2021

Location : 500 block Lockland Avenue

City : Winston-Salem

County : Forsyth

State : North Carolina

Agency : Winston-Salem Police Department

Officer(s) :Not disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On May 5, 2021, Winston-Salem Police officers responded to reports of a violent altercation at a residence in the 500 block of Lockland Avenue. Edwin "Joey" Joseph Castillo Jr., 34, was involved in chaotic interactions with housemates and police.
Castillo allegedly struck his roommate in the head with a hammer and fired shots at officers. Police opened fire, killing Castillo during the encounter. The Winston-Salem Police Department is investigating the incident and the circumstances leading to the use of deadly force.

SOURCE LINKS :

• https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/local/his-friend-hit-him-with-a-hammer-before-getting-into-a-shootout-with-police-but-he-doesnt-want-him-remembered-that-way/83-f335fc9c-aa21-420d-a8ba-f8d1d6bb3e65
• https://www.wxii12.com/article/winston-salem-police-respond-unknown-trouble-call/36342588
• https://myfox8.com/news/winston-salem-police-identify-suspect-release-new-information-on-lockland-avenue-standoff-fire/
• https://apnews.com/article/north-carolina-shootings-police-e8f70e384c78e31158c8c562ea5672a9
• https://tribtown.com/2021/05/07/us-fatal-police-shootout-north-carolina/