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Albert Ramirez Castaneda ("A.J.")
- Jun. 07, 2019 -
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Resided: |
TX, USA
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Born: | Apr. 27, 1981 |
Fallen: | Jun. 07, 2019 |
Race/Sex: | Hispanic Male / 38 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Grand Prairie Police Dept. - TX
1525 Arkansas Ln Grand Prairie, TX
75052 USA (972)237-8790 |
County: | Dallas |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Officer |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Crash |
Weapon Class: | Vehicle |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 472 |
On The Job: |
11 years
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Bio: A.J. was born in Grand Prairie to Albert Castaneda Sr. and Patricia Fay Bridges Castaneda. He was raised in Grand Prairie and baptized in the Tolar Church of Christ. A.J. graduated from Tolar High School as the Salutatorian of his graduating class and The University of Houston on the Dean's List. He worked as a Grand Prairie Police Officer for the past 5 years. Prior to that, he worked for 6 years for the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office and served for 8 years with the U.S. Coast Guard. |
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
Grand Prairie,
Dallas County,
TX
USA
Fri. Jun. 07, 2019
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Summary: |
Officer AJ Castaneda was struck and killed by a vehicle while running radar on the President George Bush Turnpike, near Dickey Road, at 10:30 am.
A 17-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle and struck Officer Castaneda, throwing him off the elevated roadway. Officer Castaneda was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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Last Updated: Jun. 15, 2019 |
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