Oakland Police Release Body Camera Footage of Fatal Fruitvale Shooting
Oakland police have released body camera footage of a fatal shooting that occurred on July 13 in the Fruitvale neighborhood. The footage shows officers encountering José Ángel Castillo, 43, who was carrying two bladed poles. After officers deployed Tasers, Castillo…
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 13, 2026 —
Oakland police on [Date of Release – Not Provided in Summary] released body camera footage depicting a fatal shooting that took place on July 13 in the city’s Fruitvale neighborhood. The individual who died has been identified as 43-year-old José Ángel Castillo.
According to details provided with the footage release, officers encountered Castillo, who was reportedly carrying two bladed poles. The footage shows the engagement between officers and Castillo.
The summary indicates that officers deployed Tasers during the encounter. Following the deployment of the Tasers, Castillo is described as having swung one of the weapons he was carrying. Subsequently, officers discharged their firearms, leading to Castillo’s death at the scene.
This incident marks the third occasion this year that Oakland police officers have fired their weapons, resulting in a fatality.
Further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the encounter, the specific actions taken by officers prior to the shooting, and any investigative updates were not provided in the summary.
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