The Clark County Police Fatality Public Fact-finding Review convened on July 17, 2025, to discuss the incident involving Ismael Barney Castillo. The meeting focused on the use of de-escalation tactics by law enforcement during the encounter that led to Castillo's death.

The discussion began with inquiries about the de-escalation methods employed by officers. It was confirmed that officers receive training in de-escalation techniques. Sergeant Brosnan, who first interacted with Castillo, utilized voice projection as a form of de-escalation and ordered Castillo to drop a knife. The entire incident lasted one minute and 42 seconds, which limited the time available for additional de-escalation efforts.

Further details revealed that officers deployed a less-lethal option, the Louie Doudishakin, twice, as well as a taser. However, shots were fired only after Castillo began running towards the officers, which was deemed a significant threat.

Questions were raised regarding the possibility of shooting to incapacitate rather than aiming for center mass. Officers clarified that their training emphasizes shooting center mass to effectively neutralize a threat, as aiming for limbs is not considered practical in high-stress situations.

The meeting concluded with no further questions from the public or the board, wrapping up the review of the incident and the tactics used by law enforcement. The discussions highlighted the challenges faced by officers in rapidly evolving situations and the protocols in place for responding to threats.