SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse community is left heartbroken following the tragic death of Joseph Castillo, 40, who was fatally injured in a senseless act of violence on the city’s Southside late Tuesday night. Castillo’s passing has cast a somber shadow over neighbors, friends, and family who are struggling to come to terms with the sudden and devastating loss.
Authorities swiftly responded to the incident, and through dedicated investigative work, they identified and arrested 41-year-old Lakeeyah May of Syracuse. May was taken into custody without incident on October 16 in the 500 block of West Brighton Avenue. While details surrounding the motive remain under investigation, the community is left grappling with the pain of losing a cherished member far too soon.
Joseph Castillo’s death is a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the urgent need for peace and healing within Syracuse’s neighborhoods. As the city mourns, residents hope for justice and a path toward reconciliation in the wake of this tragedy.