Police responded to reports of domestic violence. Castillo had reportedly been drinking, and began assaulting members of his family. Castillo's mother told the responding officer, Nathan Bush, that Castillo had a history of mental illness. Bush stood outside of the home and yelled at Castillo through the door. Castillo reportedly did not put the knife down. Bush shot Castillo three times, killing him.
Killer: Nathan Bush
Agency: Salem Police Department
Motive: domestic disturbance (family violence)
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime/Domestic disturbance (family violence)
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Arcadia Castillo
Death Date: July 9, 2021
County: Marion
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Race: Hispanic
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: undetermined
Washington Post Database ID: 7009