A Cook County man who opened fire on two people sitting in a parked Jeep will serve 42 years in prison.
Prosecutors said Damian Gonzales, 27, of Chicago, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and aggravated violence with a firearm. He was sentenced on Wednesday in DuPage County.
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Judge Brian Telander sentenced Gonzales to 42 years for attempted murder and 30 years for aggravated violence. The sentences will run simultaneously. Gonzales has been in detention since his bond hearing on February 18, 2023.
On February 16, 2023, Addison police officers responded to a gunshot in the 500 block of South Wisconsin Avenue. Officers discovered two people inside a Jeep parked in a driveway, both suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
According to investigators, the victims were seated in the Jeep when Gonzales drew up in a Nissan Altima, got out, and began shooting, hitting one victim twice and the other 11 times. He took off but was apprehended later that day.
Both victims lived and have recovered.
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said the case serves as a reminder of how seriously his office takes public safety.
“Within hours of the shooting, Mr. Gonzales was off the streets and behind bars, where he will now remain for the next forty-two years,” Berlin said. “We are all grateful that the victims in this case survived this ambush and wish them well as they continue their recovery.”
Berlin also commended the Addison Police Department and the prosecutors who handled the case.
Gonzales will have to serve 85% of his sentence before being eligible for release.
