Key Takeaways
- A 72-year-old man shot an off-duty ICE official in California early Friday morning.
- The ICE official, identified as David Gonzalez, was allegedly intoxicated and attacked the man and his daughter.
- The ICE official faces felony assault charges and is receiving medical care.
A 72-year-old man in California shot an off-duty Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official after the official allegedly attacked him and his daughter on their property early Friday morning, local authorities said.
The incident occurred in Fresno, California, where the ICE official, identified as David Gonzalez, was found sleeping on the man’s lawn and appeared ‘intoxicated’, according to Fresno police.
The father and his daughter were allegedly assaulted by the ICE official, leading to the man’s decision to shoot the official in self-defense.
Fresno police stated that the ICE official is currently receiving medical care after being shot in the midsection.
The ICE official is facing felony assault charges, as reported by the Fresno police department.
The incident has raised concerns about the conduct of off-duty law enforcement officials and the potential risks faced by residents in their own homes.
Local authorities are investigating the circumstances leading to the shooting, with the focus on ensuring the safety of the public and law enforcement officials alike.
The 72-year-old man and his daughter have not been charged in the incident, as they acted in self-defense according to the police.
