Detective Roger Castillo, 41, was killed on January 20, 2011, while serving a felony warrant near NW Seventh Avenue and 69th Street in Miami. Castillo was part of a multi-agency task force attempting to apprehend fugitive Johnny Simms, wanted in connection with a prior murder. Simms opened fire as detectives entered the residence; Castillo was fatally wounded at the scene and his partner, Detective Amanda Haworth, later died at a hospital. Another detective on the scene shot and killed Simms.

Castillo had served with the Miami-Dade Police Department for 21 years and is survived by his wife, who is also an officer, and their three sons. Investigators concluded Simms acted alone and no additional suspects were sought. The department and community held tributes in the officers’ memory.

If anyone witnessed the operation that day or has information about the events leading up to January 20, 2011, please share what is known.