Continuing on with the News on Castle and Beckett. Spoilers for 8x22 Crossfire are contained within.

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May 19, 2016 – NY Ledger

Best-Selling Author Critical

NYPD Captain Recovering

Captain Katherine Beckett and husband, best-selling author and NYPD consultant Richard Castle remain in the hospital recovering from their gunshot wounds sustained Tuesday morning. Captain Beckett is in critical but stable condition. Mr. Castle is in critical condition and he remains in a medically induced coma, his doctor, Dr. Gerrard Thomas reported.

"Captain Kate Beckett, Mr. Castle's wife, remains in the hospital and is currently in recovery. Captain Beckett is awake and seeing family and friends and is on the road to recovery," her doctor, Dr. Jan Bryant said yesterday.

Family and friends are keeping vigil over the two in the hospital but have not spoken directly to the press.

NYPD public relations have been keeping abreast of the news on the pair's recovery. Security is tight surrounding the Mr. Castle and Captain Beckett's rooms provided primarily by the 12th precinct where Captain Beckett serves. Lead 12th precinct Homicide detectives Javier Esposito and Kevin Ryan have been seen in and out of the building several times since the shootings. Richard Castle's mother, Broadway stage actress Martha Rogers and his daughter from a previous marriage, Alexis Castle have also been seen going into the hospital. As of the deadline for this report, Ms. Rogers nor Ms. Castle have provided a statement.

Speculation remains rampant about the motives for the pair's shooting. Anonymous sources have reported that a raid late Monday night is related to the shooting. However, that cannot be independently confirmed. The NYPD has not commented on this report.

Caleb Brown, a public defender and the alleged assailant, was found dead in Mr. Castle's and Captain Beckett's loft apartment a victim of multiple gunshots to the chest. According to NYPD sources, Mr. Brown forcibly entered the Broome Street loft shared by Mr. Castle and Captain Beckett. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire and called 911 immediately. There has been no indication on motives for the attack.

The hospital spokesman has not given a timetable for the recovery or release of Captain Beckett or Mr. Castle.


"Welcome to Eyewitness News at Noon. Today is Friday May 20, 2016. I'm Tom Down. We go directly to our top story …"

"Author Richard Castle remains in critical condition after the shooting at his New York loft apartment. His wife, Captain Katherine Beckett is also recovering but is in serious but stable condition. The investigation continues in the bizarre shooting that took place at their Manhattan loft apartment. Mr. Castle is now awake and cooperating with authorities investigating what happened early Tuesday morning. Friends and family remain at the hospital, however, no statement has come forth from the family. Both Mr. Castle and Captain Beckett are under police guard, primarily from members of the 12th precinct where Captain Beckett serves as head."

"Fans of Mr. Castle's and his series of Nikki Heat novels have made a shrine at the entrance to his Broome Street apartment building. Many of the signs also include get well wishes for Captain Beckett."

"Information revealed to this reporter indicated that the shooting may be related to the raid on a downtown business late Monday. There have been several arrests along with a substantial cache of semi-automatic weapons, drugs, documents, and money confiscated from the building. Reports also indicate that the alleged shooter, Caleb Brown, was also possibly part of the conspiracy."

"I'm Tracy Bourne, Eyewitness News, at General Hospital."

"Thank you, Tracy. We'll continue to watch this story for further developments."


"Welcome to Eyewitness News at 11. Today is Thursday, May 26, 2016. I'm Jeremy Michaels. Our top story this evening …"

"Captain Kate Beckett was released from the hospital late this afternoon. Captain Kate Beckett left the hospital under her own power. As she was leaving, Captain Beckett made a brief statement:"

"Good afternoon. I am Katherine Beckett. I have a short statement to make."

"I am leaving the hospital for my convalescence and rehab but I will be back daily to check on my husband, Richard Castle until his release. I just left his room and he is in good spirits despite the pain of the shooting. We are both looking forward to his and my full recovery. First of all, Rick and I would like to thank the hospital doctors, nurses, and staff for our exemplary care. We would especially like to thank Drs. Gerrard Thomas and Jan Bryant for their excellent surgical skills. We are on the road to recovery due to the superlative efforts of these people. Rick and I cannot thank them enough. Rick and I would also like to acknowledge and thank the NYPD for the extraordinary support provided to us and our family and especially the 12th precinct. Members of the 12th precinct have done yeoman's work for Rick, myself and our family. Rick also wants to thank all of his fans for their well wishes during this trying time for our family. I hope you in the press understand that Rick and I will not be making additional statements due to the ongoing investigation into our shootings. We also hope you can respect our privacy as we recover and rehabilitate from this invasion of our home. Thank you."


June 1, 2016 - NY Ledger

Mason Wood Arraigned

Captain Beckett in Court Gallery

Mason Wood was arraigned today in the Supreme Court of New York for his part in an alleged drug ring. The assistant district attorney for the State of New York, Amanda Lakeridge, laid out the charges stemming from the NYPD raid on the downtown office building on the night of May 16.

The charges against Mr. Wood included conspiracy, money laundering, and other RICO violations along with the distribution and sale of heroin. Preliminary evidence presented in court indicate a large number of items in evidence and a long trial is expected. No bail was set due to the potential flight risk.

In the gallery were a few off-duty members of the 12th precinct who led the investigation and their captain, Katherine Beckett who was recently released from the hospital.

Captain Beckett appeared to be healing from her gunshot wounds sustained May 17th at the loft apartment she shares with her husband, best-selling author Richard Castle. Mr. Castle also was shot at that time and remains in the hospital recovering. No further details have been given on Mr. Castle's recovery.

The ADA, NYPD, nor Captain Beckett would confirm or deny the rumors that the downtown business raid on May 16th where Mr. Wood was arrested was related to the home invasion that resulted in Captain Beckett's and Mr. Castle's wounds. Given the timing, speculation has run rampant that the two incidents are related.

Several other people arrested with Mr. Wood were also arraigned on similar charges and they remain in jail; no bail was granted.

The trial for Mr. Wood and the others is not expected to start until the fall.


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