David James Castillo, 22

Jan. 25, 2021

David James Castillo, a 22-year-old Latino male, died Monday, Dec. 21, after being shot near 5639 Via Corona Ave. in East Los Angeles, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records.

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11 reader comments

My twin was such an amazing, loving person, he was my best friend. He's the kind of person you could only meet once and you'll remember him for a lifetime. I was lucky enough to spend a good 22 years with him. Going through life with a (right hand man) even though he was left handed lol. David was my friend indeed, my shoulder to cry on, my partner in crime, my rock and, so much more. We understood each other like no other person could. Losing my twin is like losing a part of myself, my life will never feel right with him gone. I miss him so much... I miss how he encouraged me when I told him my dreams... I miss how protective he was over me... I miss his contagious smile, and laugh.. his strong personality was always bringing people together. I remember being in a class with my twin and, the teacher asked the class who they wanted as a class leader and everyone answered my brother. I was so proud.. I could see in those kids eyes that they looked up to my twin, the way I did. I wish my twin was here living his life the way I'm here living mine. It's not fair but, I will do the best I can to do right by him. I hear his voice as my subconscious encouraging me to be better. Not to give! and to go after my dreams.. so that's what I'll do, I'll do it for the both of us. I love you brother, forever and always in my heart. ..S2..

— your twin March 8, 2021 at 9:11 a.m.

I have so much to say about My friend where do I even start?! I met David in middle school and want drew us to each other was the fact that we were both loud talkative goofy rebellious too. I met his twin sister because of David and we instantly became bestfriends . Our favorite thing to do was sneak into the movie theaters or hang out at the islands . David worked with his dad across the alley from my house and purposely I would walk by so he’d see me and we could hang out . When I was at my lowest David was there for me and vice versa we never judged each other and the decisions we made we always uplifted on another .David was becoming the man everyone knew he’d be he was so happy working on cars working at the hospital he was making his momma proud and that made him happy . That laugh smile the way he carried himself can never be forgotten my friend deserves justice .

— Michaela Garay March 6, 2021 at 8:21 a.m.

David was my nephew, and the loss of his life has been difficult for my entire family to face. David was a loving young man who was working to better his life.
His dream was to follow in his father’s footsteps and be an automotive paint technician. He had hope for his future. Hopes to be better for his mom, his twin, his siblings, and himself. He was working towards his goals. Now, those dreams that will never come to pass.
I will miss his smile and his hugs the most. He had such a smile that could fill your heart. If you were his friend he truly cared for you and you knew it. I will miss him the rest of my days. A young man taken at the very beginning of his life. A tragic loss, the loss of my nephew David James Castillo is heartbreaking for all of us, but more so, for his mother, she is overcome by grief. A loss of a child is a loss that no one wants to face. Denise’s son was taken by a cold hearted murderer in broad daylight, David’s family need answers. David needs justice. We need to take him off the streets. He needs to pay for his crime.
I am pleading with you if you have any information regarding, David’s murder please come forward. You can call the We Tip hotline and remain anonymous. Please help bring this murderer to justice.

— Cassandra Castillo March 2, 2021 at 8:47 p.m.