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Mother of man shot by Salem police alleges negligence, files wrongful death suit against officer, city

by | May 11, 2022 | Headline Feed, News

Arcadio Castillo III, 23, who had a history of mental illness and substance abuse, was fatally shot by a Salem police officer in his home on July 9, 2021, after his mother had called police to report his threatening behavior. Now, his mother has filed a federal wrongful death suit against the officer, alleging excessive force and negligence.Arcadio Castillo III, 23, who had a history of mental illness and substance abuse, was fatally shot by a Salem police officer in his home on July 9, 2021, after his mother had called police to report his threatening behavior.Arcadio Castillo III, 23, who had a history of mental illness and substance abuse, was fatally shot by a Salem police officer in his home on July 9, 2021, after his mother had called police to report his threatening behavior.

The mother of a 23-year-old man who suffered from mental illness and was shot and killed by Salem police in their home last summer has filed a federal wrongful death suit against the officer who fired the shots and the city of Salem.