Off-duty ICE Agent Shot by Police While Sleeping on Lawn

WHO:

IJR - The off-duty ICE agent involved is named David Gonzalez.

IJR - The homeowner who shot Gonzalez is a 72-year-old man.

WHAT:

NY Post - An off-duty ICE agent was shot and handcuffed after allegedly refusing to leave a family's front lawn.

IJR - David Gonzalez was shot once in the midsection by the homeowner.

IJR - The homeowner faces no charges for the shooting.

WHERE:

IJR - The incident occurred in Fresno, California.

WHEN:

IJR - The shooting took place early on October 9.

WHY:

NY Post - The ICE agent was allegedly intoxicated and found sleeping on the lawn of a family.

HOW:

IJR - The homeowner shot Gonzalez after he reportedly assaulted him and his daughter.

(UPDATED October 10, 2026 17:57 UTC)

An off-duty ICE agent named David Gonzalez was shot in Fresno, California, after allegedly refusing to leave a family's front lawn and reportedly assaulting the homeowner and his daughter. The 72-year-old homeowner shot Gonzalez once in the midsection and will face no charges for the incident. Authorities report that Gonzalez was intoxicated and found sleeping on the lawn prior to the shooting, which occurred early on October 9.