On Monday, March 6 at approximately 5:30 p.m. Garland police officers attempted to stop a white passenger car at South Jupiter Road and Russwin Drive for traffic-related offenses. The suspect failed to comply and led officers on a brief chase. Two GPD police officers, a 4-year and 3-year veteran were riding together in a single vehicle at the time of the stop.
The suspect entered into a residential area and stopped in the 3900 block of Glenhaven Drive. The driver exited the vehicle and produced a weapon, firing multiple shots at the officers before they exited their police vehicle.
Both officers discharged their duty weapons. The suspect was struck by the returned fire.
Garland EMTs were on the scene and provided immediate medical aid. The suspect was transported to the hospital in critical condition. The subject was determined to be armed with a handgun.
The suspect has not been identified at this time.
Detectives from the Garland Police Department, along with members of the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office Public Integrity Unit, responded to the scene to investigate according to standard procedures.
The officers will be placed on paid administrative leave in accordance with departmental policy.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Update: Suspect identified
The suspect involved in the shooting incident has been identified as 32-year-old Adrian Castillo of Garland. The Garland Police Department was notified the morning of Tuesday, March 7 by medical personnel that Castillo died from his injuries.
Detectives are still trying to determine why Castillo fired upon officers. During the ongoing investigation, detectives learned that Castillo had a bond forfeiture warrant for Indecency with a Child.
This is still an ongoing investigation.