According to Sheriff Tom Schmerber, Gonzalez was brought to the Tom Bowles Detention Center on Thursday, May 18 at approximately 12:00 p.m. US Marshals brought Gonzalez from Lubbock, Texas where he was found after 14 years as a fugitive.
Gonzalez was wanted by law enforcement since 2003 as a suspect for the murder of Antonio Romo who was shot to death in Chula Vista and left near a canal. Gonzalez fled soon after.
Gonzalez was pending magistration at press time.