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Man accused of abducting 13-year-old girl from home dies in shooting during active Amber Alert
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Ryan Turbeville, Ryan Hayes, Jordan Gartner , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The suspect, 45-year-old Jason Castillo, is dead after a shooting occurred during his attempted arrest.
A 13-year-old girl from Florida who was abducted from her home has been found safe. The suspect, 45-year-old Jason Castillo, is dead after a shooting occurred during his attempted arrest. The incident led to an Amber Alert being issued, which helped authorities track down Castillo's vehicle using license plate readers and a witness tip.
S. Highway 441 in Belleview, Florida. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the events that led to the shooting and Castillo's death at a hospital.
The safe recovery of the missing girl has been confirmed by authorities.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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