#PhilandoCastile
Black man shot by police during traffic stop, livestreamed on Facebook by his girlfriend.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak | July 6, 2016 |
| Event | Shot during traffic stop in Minnesota |
| Age | 32 years old |
| Impact | Death livestreamed on Facebook |
Origin & Impact
Philando Castile was shot by police during a traffic stop in Minnesota on July 6, 2016—the day after Alton Sterling’s death. His girlfriend Diamond Reynolds livestreamed the aftermath on Facebook Live, showing Castile dying as her 4-year-old daughter watched. #PhilandoCastile became one of 2016’s most painful hashtags.
The livestream’s immediacy and Reynolds’ composure while traumatized shocked the nation. #PhilandoCastile sparked protests, with the officer eventually acquitted despite video evidence. Castile’s death exemplified how even compliance and lawful gun ownership didn’t protect Black Americans from police violence, influencing reform efforts and the 2020 uprising.
Related Hashtags
- #JusticeForPhilando
- #BlackLivesMatter
- #DiamondReynolds
- #AltonSterling