Joel Castillo Obituary, Death – A 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting 16-year-old Joel Castillo during a fight at a West Side apartment complex made his first detention hearing appearance on Friday. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, when the teenager allegedly pulled out a gun and shot Castillo multiple times, according to a preliminary report from San Antonio police.
After the shooting, the teenager fled the scene but was later apprehended by authorities. During the hearing, it was disclosed that the teen was already on probation for a prior charge, the details of which were not revealed.
A probation officer testified that the teenager had failed drug tests at least seven times while on probation, highlighting ongoing concerns about his behavior. Judge William “Cruz” Shaw ruled that the teenager would remain in custody until his next court hearing, which is scheduled for later this month.
The case has raised serious concerns about juvenile crime and the factors that led to the escalation of violence between the two teens. As the legal proceedings continue, the focus will likely be on the teen’s background and what might have contributed to the tragic event.