Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Arcadio Castillo III
Age : 23
Gender : Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/09/2021
Location : 3700 June Ave NE
City : Salem
County : Marion
State : Oregon
Agency : Salem Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance response
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/09/2021, Salem police responded to a call reporting a domestic disturbance at a residence on June Avenue NE. Callers reported that Arcadio Castillo III had been drinking, was holding a knife, and had assaulted family members. Responding officers were informed that Castillo had a history of mental illness. Officers positioned themselves outside the home and observed Castillo inside holding a knife. Police reported that Castillo did not put the knife down after commands were given. An officer opened fire and shot Castillo, killing him at the scene. Castillo was 23 years old. A grand jury later ruled the shooting justified. The city of Salem later reached a settlement with Castillo’s family in a civil lawsuit related to his death.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/crime/suspect-dies-after-salem-shooting-with-police/283-dc1afa34-99f2-457f-a2bb-54157fffdd77
https://katu.com/news/local/salem-officer-deceased-suspect-identified-in-friday-night-shooting
https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2022/05/mother-of-man-shot-by-salem-police-alleges-negligence-files-wrongful-death-suit-against-officer-city.html
