Man Killed Attacking Police Station
A man was killed in a shootout with officers after driving up to the police station and opening fire early Wednesday. His three daughters were found dead in his bullet-riddled pickup truck.
An initial investigation concluded Simon J. Gonzales shot the girls before driving to the police station, said Michael Knight, a spokesman for the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
“It appears the children were dead when they arrived at the police department,” Knight said. “The preliminary investigation does not indicate any of the officers’ bullets struck the children.”
Gonzales’ wife had contacted police hours earlier because she was concerned about the safety of the girls, Police Chief Tony Lane said. She also said Gonzales, 30, had suicidal tendencies. Lane would not elaborate.
Authorities identified Gonzales’ children as Rebecca, 10, Katheryn, 8, and Leslie, 7.
Mike Carter, a neighbor and family friend, said Gonzales and his wife began having marital problems earlier this year.
She obtained a court order May 21 to keep Gonzales 100 feet away from their home. Court records listed the reason as domestic abuse. The two separated and she filed for divorce Dec. 29.
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