An Immokalee man was sentenced to life in prison for a fatal shooting that happened more than three years ago.
Gonzalo Herrera, 41, was sentenced Monday to life in prison for second-degree murder with a firearm, the State Attorney’s Office said. Herrera was found guilty in February, following a three-day trial in Collier County.
About 9 p.m. March 13, 2020, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1900 block of Alexander Circle in reference to a shooting.
The 36-year-old victim lay sprawled on the ground next to his car, with multiple gunshot wounds. He died on scene, according to the sheriff’s office.
Investigators found a pair of zip-ties, made into handcuffs, on the ground next to the victim. Witnesses saw a black truck leaving the scene.
The investigation found Herrera owned the truck.
Further interviews determined Herrera was mad at the victim and decided to confront him. He then shot the victim during the confrontation.
Herrera and the victim knew each other and a family dispute led to the shooting, according to the sheriff’s office.