72-Year-Old Man in California Shoots Agent Who Attacked His Home
A 72-year-old homeowner opened fire after a drunken and aggressive immigration enforcement agent assaulted a father and his daughter on their property in California.
In an incident in the state of California, a 72-year-old man who stated that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer, who was sleeping intoxicated on their property, attacked him and his daughter, shot and wounded the officer in self-defense.
Development of the Incident and Yard Trespassing
According to information shared by the Fresno police, around 3 a.m. on Friday, a woman noticed a person sleeping on their front lawn.
The Officer's Aggressive Behavior and Assault
It was reported that the awakened officer was intoxicated and aggressive, first physically assaulting the 72-year-old homeowner and then his daughter, who wanted to intervene, knocking them to the ground.
Armed Defense and Handcuffing
Concerned for his and his daughter's safety, the 72-year-old father shot the officer with a single round. Shortly after, the woman's boyfriend, who is a police officer, arrived at the scene and handcuffed the suspect.
Detention and Legal Process
The ICE officer, identified as David Gonzalez, was hospitalized after being shot in the abdomen and was taken into custody by the Fresno police, facing charges of felony assault, vandalism, and battery.