The Tucson Police Department is actively investigating a fatal shooting of 20-year-old Brandon Paul Casteel on Tuesday evening on Tucson’s East Side.
On September 4, 2018, just after 10:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to 8485 East 22nd Street for reports of gunshots heard in the parking lot. Witnesses saw unknown subjects running away from a vehicle shortly after the shots were heard.
Upon arrival, officers located a vehicle in the middle of the parking lot that was still running. When they approached the vehicle, they located Mr. Casteel in the driver’s seat with obvious signs of gunshot trauma. Tucson Fire personnel rendered aid to Mr. Casteel and then transported him to Banner University Medical Center for further treatment. Shortly after arriving at the hospital, Mr. Casteel succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Detectives are following up on several leads in the case, there are currently no suspects in custody.
Detectives are urging anyone with information related to this incident to please call 88-CRIME. You can remain anonymous.