Male Arrested in Isaiah Castillo Homicide
Youth Arrested in Isaiah Castillo Homicide
May 7, 2021
As a result of
the continued investigation into the Wednesday, April 14, 2021 homicide of 20-year-old
Isaiah Castillo, investigators with the Brantford Police Service have charged a
17-year-old youth, who cannot be identified as per the Youth Criminal Justice
Act.
The youth is facing charges of First Degree Murder along with a variety of firearm related offences and breach of court orders. The arrest took place during the afternoon on Thursday, May 6, 2021 without incident. The accused was held in police custody and will appear before the court on Friday, May 7, 2021
Now that charges
are before the courts, investigators will not discuss evidence as it pertains
to the case.
Brantford Police
Service would like to thank the public for their assistance in providing
information related to this homicide.
The Brantford Police
Major Crime Unit is continuing to investigate this incident. If you have any information about this
homicide, please contact Det. Jason SINNING or Det. COTTER at 519-756-7050.
The public can
also provide information by contacting the CASTILLO Homicide Tip Line at
519-756-7050 extension 2915, by e-mailing the Brantford Police Service at castillohomicide@police.brantford.on.caor by contacting Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477, 1-800-222-8477 or www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/.
April 30, 2021
The Brantford
Police Service Major Crime Unit continues to investigate the shooting death of
20-year-old Isaiah Castillo that occurred in the early morning hours of
Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
If you were driving in the area, please contact Det. Jason SINNING or Det. Jeff COTTER at 519-756-7050.
The public can
also provide information by contacting the CASTILLO Homicide Tip Line at
519-756-7050 extension 2915, by e-mailing the Brantford Police Service at castillohomicide@police.brantford.on.ca or by
contacting Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477, 1-800-222-8477 or www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
April 16, 2021 -
UPDATE
The Brantford Police Service Major Crime Unit
continues to investigate the shooting death of a 20-year-old male that occurred
in the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 14, 2021.
Members of the Brantford Police Service Forensic Identification Unit remain on scene at the residence, while detectives are continuing to canvass the neighbourhood around Diana Avenue for potential witnesses and video.
There have yet to be any arrests made in the case.
Police continue
to appeal for anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual in the
neighbourhood between the hours of 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2021 and 12:30
a.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 to contact Sergeant Charles Wheeler or
Detective Jason Sinning at 519-756-7050. Additionally, anyone may provide
information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477,
1-800-222-8477 or www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
April 14, 2021 –
ORIGINAL RELEASE
Shortly after 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, members of the Brantford Police patrol section responded alongside EMS personnel to a Diana Avenue residence in the West Brant area of the City of Brantford after receiving reports of a male with gunshot injuries. Upon arrival, a 20-year-old male was located in serious condition.
The victim was transported to a hospital
trauma center however; he did succumb to his injuries shortly
thereafter. This incident is being
investigated as a homicide.
Police
anticipate being on scene in the Diana Avenue area throughout the day.
Police are
asking anyone who may have been in the area between 9:00 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.,
who may have observed anyone or heard anything suspicious to contact Sergeant
Charles Wheeler or Detective Jason Sinning of the Brantford Police Service
Major Crime Unit at 519-756-7050 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime
Stoppers at 519-750-8477, 1-800-222-8477 or
www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
Although still early in the investigation,
police do not believe this to be a random incident.
Further details to be released as they become
available.
Public Safety
in Partnership with the Community