An off-duty U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, David Gonzalez, was arrested following an altercation where a 72-year-old man shot him. The incident occurred in Fresno, California.
Police responded to multiple 911 calls around 3:20 a.m. on Friday, reporting gunfire near East Dudley and North Broadway Street. Upon arrival, officers found Gonzalez, 32, with a gunshot wound to his midsection. Identified as an off-duty ICE agent from Texas, Gonzalez was engaged in a dispute outside a family’s home.
The event happened amid concerns over ICE’s stringent immigration actions under President Donald Trump’s administration. This incident follows protests sparked by a separate shooting by an ICE agent in New York City.
Incident Details
According to police, the incident began when a woman discovered Gonzalez asleep on her front lawn and informed her father. When the father approached Gonzalez, he reportedly appeared intoxicated and agitated, prompting a physical assault against the 72-year-old.
Gonzalez also allegedly attacked the woman when she tried to intervene. Fearing for their safety, the father fired a single shot, injuring Gonzalez. Subsequently, the woman’s boyfriend, an off-duty police officer, arrived and restrained Gonzalez with handcuffs.
Legal Consequences
Gonzalez received medical attention at a hospital and remains in custody on felony assault charges. Charges include battery likely to cause great bodily injury, felony vandalism, and battery. Both the man and his daughter’s injuries are under evaluation.
The 72-year-old shooter will not face charges as he legally possessed the firearm and acted in self-defense. Investigations into Gonzalez’s presence in the area continue, confirming he was off-duty and alone.
Fresno Police confirm no confrontation occurred between their officers and ICE officials. They stated that ICE initiated a personnel investigation. Authorities are gathering more evidence, seeking additional witnesses, and video footage. Information can be relayed to Fresno Police at 559-621-7000 or CrimeStoppers at 498-STOP.
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