ICE agent threw man into side of a car, attacked daughter, D.A. says
Key Points:
- David Gonzalez III, an off-duty ICE officer, faces multiple felony charges including assault, elder abuse, vandalism, and battery after allegedly attacking a 72-year-old homeowner and his daughter in Fresno.
- The incident occurred early on October 9 when Gonzalez was found sleeping on the homeowner's front lawn, became agitated upon waking, and assaulted the homeowner, causing visible injuries and damaging a neighbor's car.
- The homeowner fired a gunshot at Gonzalez in self-defense, and an off-duty police officer, present at the scene, handcuffed Gonzalez, who sustained a gunshot wound and is currently hospitalized in custody.
- Gonzalez, 32, from McAllen, Texas, faces up to four years and eight months in custody if convicted, with bail set at $52,000; his arraignment is scheduled for Wednesday at Fresno County Superior Court.
- Local officials emphasize the seriousness of the charges and expect the district attorney to hold Gonzalez accountable without offering a lesser plea deal.