The Brief
- The Austin Police Department’s use of force is on trial in federal court
- This comes after the death of Alex Gonzales jr. in January 2021
- The off-duty officer and other APD officers involved were not disaplinced
AUSTIN, Texas – The Austin Police Department’s use of force is on trial in federal court.
It stems from the shooting death of Alex Gonzales Jr. in Southeast Austin in January 2021.
What happened to Alex Gonzales Jr.?
Off-duty APD Officer Gabriel Gutierez described the incident as road rage.
Gutierez, in his personal vehicle and plain clothes, coming home from the gym, claimed Gonzales cut him off and flashed a gun. Gutierez shot Gonzales and his girlfriend, with their baby in the backseat. …