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Suspect accused of killing Eddie Castro is expected to be in court for preliminary hearing today

Joel Quintero killed Castro during an altercation
Suspect who killed Eddie Castro due in court
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – One of the brothers accused of a deadly shooting in Northeast Bakersfield is expected in court today for a preliminary hearing.

 

Joel Quintero and his brother, Victor, are accused of shooting and killing Eddie Castro in March after they got into an altercation at a Fastrip on Fairfax Road.

 

Joel is scheduled to be in court at 8:30 a.m. this morning.

 

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