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Deputies: Man charged in Alexander Co. homicide was carrying loaded AR-15

By Dave Faherty, wsoctv.com
By Dave Faherty, wsoctv.com

ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. — Deputies have arrested a man in connection to a homicide in Alexander County.

The fatal shooting happened Sunday morning at a home on Middle Road and stemmed from a domestic fight, according to authorities.

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The Alexander County Sheriff's Office said it issued first-degree murder warrants for 22-year-old Antonio Castillo after deputies found 23-year-old Blade Campbell shot multiple times inside the home.

Authorities said the suspect's 9-month-old daughter and her mother were inside the home at the time of the shooting. They were not injured.

A 911 call reveals the moments that woman called police.

"Someone got shot," she said.

"Who got shot?" the dispatcher asked.

"My boyfriend," the caller said.

(Antonio Castillo)

Authorities found Castillo around 4:30 p.m. at a home on Jessica Lee Lane. Officials said he led deputies on a short foot chase through a field before being taken into custody.

Deputies said at the time of his arrest Castillo was carrying two bags containing a loaded AR-15 and numerous rounds of ammunition. The weapon he is accused of using in the murder has not been found.

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Castillo has been charged with first-degree murder.

"Self defense," Castillo said as he got out of a deputy's patrol SUV on Monday.

Deputies said Castillo got a black eye during the confrontation with Campbell but said Campbell wasn’t armed.

Those who live nearby said the shooting victim didn't deserve what happened to him.

"You would see him around town. He just seemed like a really nice and personable guy. There's nothing I've seen or heard him do out of the way to anyone," neighbor Roy Keen said.

If you have information on the case, please call the Alexander County Sheriff's Office at 828-632-2911 or CrimeStoppers at 828-632-8555.

This is an ongoing investigation. Check back with wsoctv.com for more information. 

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