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U.S. Charges 17-Year-Old Anthony Castro With Capital Murder

By Drooid · Sep 21, 2026, 4:12 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. authorities charged 17-year-old Anthony Castro with capital murder for the September 13 shooting death of Victor Thomas Gonzales.
Gonzales was robbed at gunpoint during a Facebook Marketplace meetup in Harris County, Texas.
After chasing the suspects and calling 911, Gonzales was shot despite dispatchers warning him not to pursue.
Sgt. Sidney Miller warned people not to chase robbery suspects, saying life cannot be replaced.

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U.S. authorities charged 17-year-old Anthony Castro with capital murder for the September 13 shooting death of Victor Thomas Gonzales.
Gonzales was robbed at gunpoint during a Facebook Marketplace meetup in Harris County, Texas.
After chasing the suspects and calling 911, Gonzales was shot despite dispatchers warning him not to pursue.
Sgt. Sidney Miller warned people not to chase robbery suspects, saying life cannot be replaced.