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Castillo Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter in Accidental Shooting
Incident Details Reveal Tragic Consequences of Careless Gun Handling
According to The Press-Enterprise in Riverside, Brady Matthew Castillo 22, has pleaded guilty to accidentally killing 21-year-old Isabella Ruiz during a gunplay incident. He admitted to voluntary manslaughter and using a gun in the crime. Castillo made this plea directly to a judge without involving prosecutors. He is now in jail without bail, waiting for his sentencing on November 22.
The incident happened on March 31, 2023, when Castillo, Ruiz, and a friend were at a house on Gentian Avenue. Earlier that day Castillo had been posing with a handgun. Later that night he picked up the same gun, pointed it at Ruiz, and pulled the trigger, shooting her in the face. Ruiz was sitting at a computer and didn’t say anything before the shot. She was taken to the hospital but died about 90 minutes later.
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22-Year-Old Pleads Guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter in Fatal Gunplay Incident: $80,000 Bond Revoked, Sentencing Set for November 22! (PHOTO: Press Enterprise)
Incident Highlights Urgent Need for Improved Gun Safety Regulations and Education
Castillo told detectives he had no formal gun training but knew guns were dangerous. He was arrested the next day and released on an $80,000 bond which was later revoked when he missed a court date. Castillo has no past criminal record in Riverside County. This case shows the serious consequences of careless gun use and highlights the need for gun safety.
Furthermore, this incident highlights the urgent need for improved regulations and community education on gun safety to prevent similar tragedies. Castillo’s lack of formal training and careless handling of the firearm led to a preventable death, underscoring the importance of mandatory gun safety courses for all gun owners. This case serves as a stark reminder for lawmakers, communities, and individuals about the critical need to promote responsible gun ownership and implement measures to ensure firearms are handled safely and responsibly at all times.
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