Michael Gonzales

Deadly force

Michael Gonzales and a passenger were suspects in an armed robbery at a Kohl's store fleeing police, Gonzales was driving. A police officer stopped Gonzales using a PIT maneuver, then approached Gonzales's other from behind on foot, ordering him to stop and get out of the car. Gonzales allegedly shook his head no, revved the car, drove forward then slammed it into reverse, heading directly toward the officer standing behind his car. The officer shot Gonzales seven times through the back window, killing him. The surviving passenger was arrested. Police alleged vehicular assault.