FRESNO, CA (KMJ) An off-duty ICE agent has been charged in connection with assaulting an elderly Tower District man and his daughter.
David Gonzalez is also facing vandalism, battery and elder abuse charges. He pleaded not guilty to all charges Tuesday morning.
The victims say the 32 year old from McAllen, Texas was found passed out on the front lawn of their home in the early morning hours of October 9th.
When the they attempted to wake the stranger, they claim Gonzalez went on the attack.
That’s when the 72-year-old victim, fearing for his life and that of his daughter, shot Gonzalez in the torso. He survived the gunshot wound and is due back in court Oct. 20th.
If convicted on all charges, Gonzalez could face more than 4 years in prison.
