Authorities search for Anselmo Gonzales
Published 12:00 am Tuesday, June 20, 2000
Anselmo Gonzales is wanted for questioning in connection with the stabbing of two men following a dance Saturday night at the Austin Knights of Columbus Hall.
Tuesday, June 20, 2000
Anselmo Gonzales is wanted for questioning in connection with the stabbing of two men following a dance Saturday night at the Austin Knights of Columbus Hall.
According to Police Chief Paul M. Philipp, the investigation is focusing on Gonzales as the "primary suspect."
"We are seeking him as the primary suspect in the investigation," Philipp said. "We have been unable to locate him after he did not show up at his job Monday."
Gonzales is also known as "Pariente," and his real name is believe to be Angel Hernandez.
Police described him as a Hispanic male in his mid- to late-20s, about 5’6" or less and with a "chubby" build.
Both victims of the stabbings remain hospitalized. Javier Herrera, 30, and Miguel Rubio, 20, were stabbed in front of a house at 106 Second Street NE.
Herrera is in satisfactory condition and on a ventilator at Austin Medical Center-Mayo Health System hospital.
Rubio is listed in stable condition at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester.
According to police, Juan Perez, also known as Jorge Ambriz, remains in the Mower County Jail, but "the focus shifted from Perez/Ambriz as a suspect, and he may have, in fact, attempted to warn the two who were stabbed."
Perez/Ambriz remains in custody after a hold was ordered by the Immigration and Naturalization Service was unable to verify his identification.
The stabbings occurred after a fight broke out at a Hispanic-only dance at the KC Hall. A security guard ordered the combatants from the building sometime early Sunday morning.
Police asked anyone with information about the whereabouts of Gonzales/Hernandez, believe to be the primary suspect in the stabbings, to call 437-9400 immediately.