A Florida man was shot and killed in the Bahamas after an altercation with an off-duty police officer, as officials say a criminal investigation is underway.
A U.S. State Department spokesperson confirmed the death of an American, saying that they are "closely tracing local authorities' investigation into the cause of death."
"The Trump Administration has no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens," the spokesperson told Fox News Digital. "Out of respect for the privacy of the family and loved ones during this difficult time, we have no further comment."
Authorities have not released further official details about the identities of those involved or the circumstances of the shooting. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the U.S. Embassy in Nassau for additional information.
A GoFundMe identified Castillo as a lineman for PIKE Electric who had been in the Bahamas for work. Fox News Digital has reached out to Pike Corporation for comment.
The fundraiser states that Castillo and his wife, Mikayla, were married about a year ago and were expecting their first child, a boy due in August.
"Cody was working to support his family with PIKE Electric in the Bahamas. Then, in a moment that changed everything, Cody's life was taken by senseless violence while he was working abroad," they said.