Philando Divall Castile, age 32
Lost to gun violence on July 6, 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Shot by police during a traffic shot, apparently when he reached for his wallet.
Philando worked in the cafeteria at J.J. Hill Montessori Magnet School.
Photo sources:
- Jul 6: Police Fatally Shoot Man During Traffic Stop, Aftermath Video Posted
- TIME.com: Philando Castile Was a Role Model to Hundreds of Kids
- Philando Divall Castile (1983-2016) - Find A...
News sources:
- Renée Ater: list of unarmed black people killed by police — On Monuments — Renée Ater
- Shooting of Philando Castile - Wikipedia
- Star Tribune: Thousands pay tribute to Castile: 'His death is not in vain'
- the Guardian: The Counted: people killed by police in the United States – interactive
- Jul 6: Police Fatally Shoot Man During Traffic Stop, Aftermath Video Posted
- Gun Violence Archive
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