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Philando Castile
Victim of Police Shooting
Shot During Traffic Stop, Streamed Live
Overview
African American school nutrition supervisor shot and killed by St. Anthony, Minnesota police officer Jeronimo Yanez during a traffic stop on July 6, 2016. His girlfriend Diamond Reynolds live-streamed the aftermath on Facebook as their 4-year-old daughter watched from the backseat. Castile had informed Yanez he had a licensed firearm. Yanez was acquitted.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Had been pulled over 49 times in 13 years
Informed officer of legal firearm before being shot
Girlfriend live-streamed aftermath on Facebook
Officer acquitted despite video evidence
Related Investigations (1)
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- July 16, 1983
Education
Key Timeline
2016 Jul 6
Shot and killed during traffic stop
2017
Officer Yanez acquitted