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Freddy Castro, 21

Died June 18, 2007 at 7:56 p.m.

Freddy Castro, 21, a Latino young man, was struck by gunfire multiple times in the 4000 block of Morgan Avenue in LAPD's Newton area. He died at 7:56 p.m. Monday, June 18.

He was shot at about 7:40 p.m. Another Latino man was wounded in the shooting but is expected to survive. Drive-by shooters surprised the pair, who were on foot. The killing was the third in LAPD's Newton Division in three days.

Update: Newton detectives have cleared this case. Two Latino suspects have been charged.

4039 Morgan Ave.
 
 

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Updated: Jan. 24, 2010 at 9:46 p.m.

 
 

One reader comment about Freddy Castro

res in peace freddy castro till this day we always remember you big homie thanks for your memories & all those good times u left, laclika remenices you everytime we kim it homie u gone wish u were here with us but we know u in a bettter place taking kare of us we miss u!daam...

— HP-SC
Dec. 30, 2011 at 5:30 p.m.

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