Johnny Castro, a 39-year-old resident of Sacramento, was killed in a car-to-car shooting on January 24, 2021, near Power Inn and Gerber roads in South Sacramento. He was driving with a female passenger when another vehicle approached and opened fire. The attackers’ shots caused Castro’s car to crash; an EMT who arrived first rendered aid but Castro was pronounced dead shortly after deputies and medics reached the scene. The female passenger was reported unharmed.

The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office investigated and initially had difficulty determining a motive. On February 2, 2021, authorities announced arrests in the case: 23-year-old Jose Santana Leyva and 19-year-old Antonio Galvan were taken into custody in connection with Castro’s murder. Motive and whether additional suspects were involved remained unclear as the investigation continued.

If anyone knew Johnny Castro, was in the area that night, or has information about events leading up to the shooting, please come forward.