Portland, OR, July 29, 2026 —

Belleview, Florida – A suspect identified as Jason Castillo died in a deputy-involved shooting in Belleview, Florida, following an incident that began with an Amber Alert for a 13-year-old girl. The girl has since been found safe.

The sequence of events unfolded shortly after an Amber Alert was issued for the abducted teenager. Law enforcement officials were responding to the alert when the shooting involving deputies occurred. Details surrounding the moments leading up to the shooting have not been fully disclosed, but the primary objective of locating the missing girl was successfully achieved.

Authorities confirmed that the 13-year-old girl, who was allegedly abducted from her home, was found to be safe. The circumstances of her alleged abduction and subsequent recovery are part of the ongoing investigation.

The deputy-involved shooting that resulted in Castillo’s death is now under active investigation. Standard protocols for such incidents are being followed, with the involved deputies placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the inquiry. The specific agency or agencies involved in the shooting have not been immediately identified.

Further information regarding the timeline of the abduction, the issuance of the Amber Alert, and the events that transpired before the shooting is expected to be released as the investigation progresses. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is typically involved in reviewing deputy-involved shootings. No further details about the suspect or the victim’s identity beyond what was provided have been released.



Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Turbeville, Ryan Hayes, Jordan Gartner on www.kptv.com, see more information here.

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