Extradition of Murder Suspect from Mexico to the United States
A man suspected in a 2009 fatal shooting in Garland was extradited from Mexico to the United States and taken into custody at the Dallas County jail, according to a Friday news release from the FBI Dallas Field Office.
Cesar Pascual Orozco was handed over to the Garland Police Department and is now facing a murder charge, the release said.
Orozco was booked into jail on Aug. 30, and his bail has been set at $500,000, according to online jail records.
The Crime Scene
On March 14, 2009, at around 1 p.m., Garland officers found 26-year-old Joe Castillo dead with multiple gunshot wounds at the 700 block of Ford Street.
Witnesses told police Orozco, who was 24 years old at the time, had been at the location to drop off his child with his ex-wife.
What Happened That Day
Orozco dropped his child and approached Castillo to talk to him outside the Garland residence, related to his visitation, officials said.
The two reportedly had a brief exchange of words before Orozco fired multiple rounds at Castillo, got into his vehicle, and fled.
Investigation and Indictment
He was later indicted by a Dallas County grand jury for intentionally causing the death of Castillo with a firearm, the release said.
Garland police found during an investigation that Orozco fled to Mexico after the shooting.
Orozco had been a wanted murder suspect in Dallas County, according to the release.
Statement from the FBI
“The extradition of Cesar Orozco demonstrates the FBI’s dedication to holding violent criminals accountable,” said R. Joseph Rothrock, FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge.
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Conclusion
The extradition of Cesar Orozco from Mexico to the United States is a significant development in the case of the 2009 fatal shooting in Garland.
The FBI and the Garland Police Department have worked tirelessly to bring Orozco to justice, and his indictment and arrest are a testament to their dedication to holding violent criminals accountable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was Cesar Orozco charged with?
A: Cesar Orozco was charged with murder for the fatal shooting of Joe Castillo in 2009.
Q: Where did Orozco flee to after the shooting?
A: Orozco fled to Mexico after the shooting.
Q: How much is Orozco’s bail set at?
A: Orozco’s bail is set at $500,000.
Q: What is the FBI’s role in the case?
A: The FBI worked with the Garland Police Department to extradite Orozco from Mexico and bring him to justice.
