David Esteban Castillo-Salinas, 41, was shot and killed in an early morning incident on December 6, 2021, at the intersection of North Graham Street and Oneida Road in north Charlotte. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police found two men who had been shot; one was transported to Atrium Main with non-life-threatening injuries while Castillo-Salinas was pronounced dead at the scene.

Castillo-Salinas was born April 27, 1980, in Chinandega, Nicaragua. He is remembered by family as joyous, energetic, family-oriented, and kind. His survivors include his mother Irma Salinas; two daughters, Abigail and Katelyn Castillo; sisters Darlyn, Saida, and Ruth Castillo; brothers Juan Omar Castillo and Johnny Castillo; three half-brothers Norlan Castillo, Edward Rosales, and Maurice Zelaya; and many other relatives and friends. A celebration of his life was held December 11, 2021, at Life and Legacy’s Good Shepherd Chapel.

The investigation identified 46-year-old Michael John Handy as the suspect; he was arrested in Massachusetts on January 11, 2022, and faces multiple charges including first-degree murder and related firearm and assault counts, with extradition to Mecklenburg County pending. If anyone knew David or has information about the shooting, please share tips with investigators.