A man accused of abducting a 13-year-old Ocala, Florida, girl was located and shot dead by eight Marion County Sheriff’s deputies.
CBS 12 reported that the girl was abducted “sometime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday” and 45-year-old Jason Castillo was accused of taking her.
An Amber Alert was issued, identifying Castillo and providing details on his car, “a red 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe with Florida license plate 77ERLW.”
Deputies located Castillo shortly before 5:30 p.m. and a chase ensued. When deputies finally pulled Castillo over he allegedly began waving a gun and deputies opened fire.
WESH noted that shots were fired by eight deputies and one police officer, killing Castillo.
The girl was found safe and returned home.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said, “I couldn’t be more proud of my deputies. When that little girl needed them, they answered the call. They worked every lead, used every tool available, and they didn’t quit until she was safe.”
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