Jury Clears Former Austin Officer in 2021 Shooting Case of Alex Gonzales Jr.
AUSTIN, Texas — In a significant legal development, a jury concluded that former Austin police officer Gabriel Gutierrez acted within the law during the 2021 fatal shooting of Alex Gonzales Jr. The decision came after a thorough examination of the case, drawing attention to issues of police conduct and self-defense in critical situations. The incident that led to the trial occurred in January 2021 when officer Gutierrez encountered Gonzales Jr., who was considered a suspect in a separate investigation. During the encounter, tensions escalated, resulting in the officer firing his weapon. Legal representatives argued that … Read more