Gabriel Castillo Jr., 18, was fatally shot on the evening of March 28, 2023, in Lancaster, California. The shooting happened about 8:30 p.m. near the 44000 block of 27th Street East while Gabriel was riding his bike with his girlfriend; an unknown assailant opened fire and Gabriel died from his wounds.

Gabriel was described as friendly with a good sense of humor and a devoted older brother to three younger siblings. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department opened a homicide investigation but did not immediately release details about suspects or motive, and no arrests have been reported. His family held a visitation on April 19, 2023, and a funeral and graveside service on April 20, 2023, at Joshua Memorial Park & Mortuary. The family also set up a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses.