Austin Del Castillo Killed by Tempe Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
University Drive & Mill Ave
Mapping Police Violence:

Police responded to reports of a man threatening people on Mill Ave with a box cutter. He was found in front of a Chili's restaurant. Castillo would not comply with police demands to drop his weapon. He lunged at officers with the box cutter. A Police negotiator arrived and attempted to talk with the agitated Castillo. He charged an officer who fired his weapon striking him. An eye witness challenges the police account claiming Castillo was 10-15 feet from officers when he was shot. Austin Del Castillo died days later in the hospital.

Victim's Name: Austin Del Castillo

Agency Responsible: Tempe Police Department

Gender: Male

Age: 36

Race: Hispanic

Date of Death: September 12, 2013

County: Maricopa

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Official Disposition: Justified

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Unknown

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: box cutter

Geography: Urban

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