Cook County man who shot 2 people in Jeep gets 42 years in prison

The Brief

  • Damian Gonzales, 27, was sentenced to 42 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.
  • Prosecutors say Gonzales shot two people sitting in a parked Jeep in February 2023 — hitting one twice and the other 11 times.
  • Both victims recovered, and Gonzales must serve 85% of his sentence before being eligible for parole.

CHICAGO A Cook County man who opened fire on two people sitting in a parked Jeep will spend the next 42 years in prison.

What we know:

Prosecutors say 27-year-old Damian Gonzales of Chicago pleaded guilty to one count of attempted murder and one count of aggravated battery with a firearm. He was sentenced Wednesday in DuPage County.

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