Crime & Safety
5 Years After Philando Castile's Death, His Mother Continues Fight For Families Impacted By Deadly Police Shootings
Valerie Castile says it feels like it was just yesterday that she lost her only son.
July 7, 2021
Philando Castile’s mother cried out for real change Tuesday, on the fifth anniversary of his death.
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It’s now been five years since a now-former police officer shot and killed Philando during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights. His girlfriend live-streamed the aftermath of the shooting on Facebook. A jury acquitted Jeronimo Yanez of manslaughter. He claimed he thought Philando was reaching for a gun, and that’s why he fired.
Valerie Castile says it feels like it was just yesterday that she lost her only son.
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