Homicide Report > Daniel Castro, 22
Daniel Castro, 22
Died May 5, 2011
Daniel Castro, a 22-year-old Latino, died Thursday, May 5, two days after he was shot near Broadway and Griffin Avenue in Lincoln Heights, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Castro was driving with a female passenger on May 3 about 12:25 p.m. when an unknown person opened fire on them from another car, according to an LAPD news release.
Castro was hit after the bullets came through the car's rear windshield. The passenger, who was not injured, took control of the vehicle and went to get help.
The victim was taken by a private car to a hospital, where he remained until his death May 5, police said. Coroner's records show he died from a gunshot wound to the head.
The motive for the shooting remains unknown and there is no description of the assailant's car.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Hollenbeck homicide Dets. Chavarria or Rios at (323) 342-8957. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (800) 222-8477.
— Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: Lincoln Heights
- Age: 22
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Gunshot
- Day of the week: Thursday
- Agency: LAPD Hollenbeck
- Race/Ethnicity: Latino
- Circumstance: Drive-by
- Crime scene: Moving vehicle
14 reader comments about Daniel Castro
My condolescence go out to the Castro family, you are in my prayers always. "D" you will be missed. You were my sons "Perro" and played a big part in our lives. I love you mijo.
May 10, 2011 at 4:37 p.m.
its hard to beleive you are gone, you will fovever
be in our hearts d.....
May 17, 2011 at 1:23 a.m.
To the Castro Family
May God comfort your family during this time. I pray that your family will receive swift justice concerning your loved one. May peace be with you at this time.
May 19, 2011 at 3:19 p.m.
You were a kind soul that was taken too soon. I still hear your laugh and see your smiling face. I hope your mom takes comfort in knowing how deeply you've touched everyone's heart.
Rest in peace little Daniel.
May 20, 2011 at 8:23 a.m.
hahaha leva
June 13, 2011 at 10:14 a.m.
How do comments like BIG H GANG's get through? Totally unnecessary.
June 14, 2011 at 9:36 a.m.
We will miss you Daniel. Always in our hearts forever. Love You
June 27, 2011 at 8:55 p.m.
Daniel , we met a few times and its hard to belive your gone </3 you will me missed by many and i pray that justice is brought to who ever caused this.
June 30, 2011 at 9:46 p.m.
I still can't believe ur gone I loved u so much I still do I hope they catch him soon then he'll knw wat it feels like to b w/o his son.
July 8, 2011 at 4:10 p.m.
Missing you still Daniel. I believe justice will come to those who did this to you.Maybe not now but in time
LOVE YOU ALWAYS
Aug. 9, 2011 at 4 p.m.
looks like — BIG H GANG is a punk gangster! I agree w Meck one thing is to disagree, we often do, but to post a laugh about the victim ?
Maybe it was not noticed also "leva" is similar to punk in Spanish.
Sept. 14, 2011 at 11:35 a.m.
D you were to funny kid u were my friend like family u were my brothers bestfriend its hard to see u go its hard to know u can't play with us Tuesday nights anymore ur the true teammate on our squad REST IN PARADISE D WE MISS U ALWAYS AND ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS TILL NEXT TIME WE WILL SEE U IN HEAVEN I BET U GOT A PERFECT PLACE UP THERE
Nov. 23, 2011 at 9:55 a.m.
Still hurts to think ur gone. your in a better place were nobody can hurt you again GOD BLESS YOU and till we see you again love u very much my sweet nephew
Jan. 18, 2012 at 10:38 p.m.
Till this day I don't believe ur gone but u are:/..will all meet up soon dee!justice will be seved its just a matter of time..the family loves u very much!
Feb. 27, 2012 at 6:56 p.m.
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