Michael Daniel Castillo was a 21-year-old Latino man who was shot to death on September 28, 2004, in the Adams-Normandie neighborhood of Los Angeles. Coroner’s records list multiple gunshot wounds as the cause of death, and officers from the Los Angeles Police Department responded to investigate.

Early in the inquiry detectives reported few immediate leads and encountered reluctance from potential witnesses, which complicated the probe. Later investigative work produced a tip that pointed to a group of individuals allegedly involved; arrests were made and suspects were charged with murder and related offenses.

The case underscores the toll of gun violence on this community and the difficulties investigators faced in securing witness cooperation. If anyone knew Michael, saw activity in Adams-Normandie on or around September 28, 2004, or has information that could help, please come forward.