Jose Eduardo Castro Gomez

On November 27, 2025, officers were dispatched to an apartment complex in Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, on a report of a man trying to fight with other people at the residence. The man, who was identified as JOSE EDUARDO CASTRO GOMEZ [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein, was intoxicated and had been gesturing with a knife, but did not threaten anyone with it. Defendant came out of his apartment while officers were there and approached officers with the knife in his hand, yelling “Are you ready to die?” Defendant went back into his apartment.

He later yelled to the officers, “I got a.45 right here. I am going to hit you,” as he pointed towards each officer. Defendant made popping sounds and motioned as if firing a gun. Defendant eventually came out of his apartment and was taken into custody.