Crime
Victim killed in North Little Rock shooting identified as 21-year-old Giovanni Castillo
North Little Rock Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday evening, November 5th, 2024.
Officers responded to a call about a shooting in the area of 4800 MacArthur Drive at approximately 8:50 PM.
Upon arrival, they discovered 21-year-old Giovanni Castillo, a resident of Fort Worth, Texas, suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite immediate medical attention, Castillo was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The North Little Rock Police Department’s Detective Division is actively investigating the incident.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the NLRPD tip line at 501-680-8439 or Detective W. Williams at 501-771-7151.
ST. LOUIS, MO — The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office has filed formal charges against 46-year-old Bessie Thomas in connection with the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Rita Williams, which occurred Thursday afternoon at a QuikTrip gas station located in the 900 block of South Vandeventer Avenue.
Thomas faces multiple charges, including First-Degree Murder, Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
Authorities confirmed that Thomas and Williams were known to each other, and the tragic incident stemmed from a personal dispute that escalated into violence.
Officers from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of gunfire around 5:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered Williams suffering from critical gunshot wounds. Despite the life-saving efforts of first responders, Williams was pronounced dead at the scene.
Williams, a mother of four, has been remembered by family and friends as a loving and devoted parent whose untimely death has left a profound void in the lives of those who knew her.
Thomas was apprehended shortly after the incident and is currently in custody as the investigation continues.
Detectives are working diligently to gather additional evidence and interview witnesses to fully understand the circumstances that led to the shooting.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department urges anyone with information related to this case to come forward.
Tips can be submitted directly to the department or anonymously through CrimeStoppers. Community cooperation is vital in ensuring justice for the Williams family and holding those responsible accountable.