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Lewis opened the door and began firing, but Castro's vehicle slammed into him, forcing him back into the patrol car. Trapped inside, Lewis fired until his magazine was empty. On scene confirmed the scene was safe. Lewis climbed out through the shattered window and moved to a secure location. From another angle, Officer Fossa can be seen performing a tactical vehicle intervention. Castro refused to stop and drove straight into Lewis, who was firing from the open door of his patrol car, as well as Officer Rodenbeck's vehicle. Lewis continued shooting at Castro through the windshield. Finally, surveillance footage from a nearby residence shows the entire incident. Officer Fossa successfully blocked the suspect's vehicle, but Castro refused to stop and crashed directly into the officers behind him. Lewis fired at Castro from inside his patrol car. Moments later, Officer Fossa rushed toward the suspect's vehicle after the exchange of gunfire had already ended. At point, Castro no longer had the ability to fight back. Castro was then transported to a local hospital where he later died despite medical efforts. According to information released by police, the 19-year-old Castro already had a history of serious criminal offenses. Castro had a younger sister and a younger brother. His sister was killed in gang violence at just 13 years old. His 9-year-old brother used a handgun his father had hidden at home >> [music] >> and accidentally shot and killed his 10-year-old friend. Castro's father was also charged by the court because of the incident. Growing up in such a troubled neighborhood and a dysfunctional family environment, Castro's life seemed to be shaped by chaos from the very beginning.
Danger Zone

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