UPDATE: Brother of IHOP killer jailed in South Lake Tahoe battery

The brother of the Carson City man responsible for the a mass shooting at the IHOP last month was jailed Sunday morning in South Lake Tahoe on domestic battery charges. Here is the press release:

Domestic Battery Suspect Arrested

On Oct 23rd at approximately 2:00 am, officers from the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to the 2500 block of Elwood Ave in South Lake Tahoe on a report of a domestic disturbance. When they arrived, they found the 29 year old female victim with bruising and swelling on her left eye and blood on her shirt. The victim reported that her 38 year old live in boyfriend, Israel Sencion Gonzalez, also from South Lake Tahoe, had battered her during a verbal argument. Gonzalez had fled the scene prior to police arrival. The victim also reported being in fear from further physical violence from Gonzalez due to him having a deteriorating mental state. Gonzalez has a .45 Cal semi auto pistol firearm registered to him that is outstanding.

An arrest warrant was issued for Gonzalez. At 9:30 am, South Lake Tahoe Police Officers located Gonzalez hiding in the bathroom at Mont Blue Casino in Stateline NV. With the assistance of Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies, Gonzalez was taken into custody without incident. The firearm was not located.