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Grand Jury Indicts Gonzalo Leon Jr. in ‘Ding-Dong-Ditch’ Killing of 11-Year-Old

The outcome diverges from prosecutors' earlier exploration of a capital-murder theory.

Overview

  • Leon was indicted in Harris County on first-degree murder, injury to a child, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
  • Jail records show he remains held on a $1 million bond after a request for a reduction was denied.
  • Investigators say the Aug. 30 shooting followed repeated door-knocks as a prank, with a second shot striking Julian Guzman in the back; he died the next day.
  • Authorities report a SWAT team called Leon out of the home and arrested him, and charging documents say his wife and toddler-age daughter were inside at the time.
  • A search of the residence recovered roughly 20 firearms, including multiple AR-style rifles, along with shotguns and pistols.