# @downinnadesert on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddl5mc2j7IU
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70864508-downinnadesert-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-22T14:00:04.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Down In The Desert🌵 (@downinnadesert) — https://gondola.cc/downinnadesert

## Caption

A 16 year old has been arrested in the death of an 18 year old at a Casa Grande house party, and police say Flock license plate cameras helped them find him within hours.

Early Sunday morning, September 20, Casa Grande police got reports of multiple shots fired outside a house party. Joseph Castro, 18, died at the scene. He had turned 18 just two weeks earlier. His father told Fox 10 he was one of five kids and worked a full time job.

Police say the shooter drove away before officers arrived.

Detectives credit Flock automated license plate reader cameras with helping them identify and locate the suspect’s vehicle, still in Casa Grande, just hours later. Officers made a high risk traffic stop and took the 16 year old driver into custody without incident.

He was booked into Pinal County’s juvenile detention facility on charges of first degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, disorderly conduct with a firearm, minor in possession of a firearm, and unlawful discharge of a firearm. Because he is a juvenile, his name has not been released.

These are charges. He has not been convicted of anything.

Police say this is still an active homicide investigation, and detectives have gathered significant evidence that other people were involved.

If you know anything about this case or who else was involved, contact Casa Grande Police Detective Brandon Garcia at 520-840-3175. To stay anonymous, call Silent Witness at 520-836-2100.

Everything above comes from the Casa Grande Police Department.

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