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US man shoots off-duty ICE agent who allegedly attacked him and daughter
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- A 72-year-old man in Fresno, California, shot off-duty ICE official David Gonzalez after Gonzalez, described as intoxicated and agitated, assaulted the man and his daughter on their property.
- Gonzalez was shot in the midsection and is facing felony charges including battery likely to cause great bodily injury, felony vandalism, and battery, while the father and daughter were not charged.
- The incident occurred early Friday when Gonzalez was found sleeping on the family's lawn, and upon being confronted, he attacked both the father and daughter, prompting the shooting in self-defense.
- Gonzalez was alone and off-duty at the time, and the investigation is ongoing; DHS referred questions about Gonzalez to Fresno police.
- The case adds to recent scrutiny of ICE officials amid criticism of the agency’s aggressive tactics and hiring practices, including previous incidents involving ICE officers with histories of violence or misconduct.
