San Angelo Man Arrested for Alleged Domestic Dispute Involving Handgun

San Angelo, TX, September 22, 2026 — A domestic dispute at the Wellington Place Apartment Complex led to the arrest of a San Angelo man on September 18, 2026.

Christian Castro, 28, was taken into custody and faces multiple charges, including assault with a deadly weapon and assault causing bodily injury related to family violence. The allegations stem from an incident where Castro reportedly threatened his girlfriend with a handgun.

Law enforcement officials responded to the scene at the Wellington Place Apartment Complex. Details regarding the specific circumstances leading up to the alleged threat and the precise timeline of events were not immediately available. The exact nature of the domestic dispute has not been publicly disclosed.

Castro has been charged with two counts: assault with a deadly weapon and assault causing bodily injury, specifically within the context of family violence. The San Angelo Police Department handled the arrest. The contractor responsible for the apartment complex and any specific building or unit numbers involved were not specified in the provided information. Further details about the case, including any court proceedings or investigation outcomes, are pending.

The charges filed indicate serious allegations. Assault with a deadly weapon involves the use of an object that could cause death or serious bodily injury during an assault. Assault causing bodily injury – family violence pertains to physical harm inflicted upon a family member or intimate partner. The San Angelo Police Department has not released further information regarding the condition of the alleged victim or the current status of the investigation beyond the arrest and charges.

Story summarized from the original created by jamesb on sanangelolive.com, see more information here.

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