The Brief
- Two men are accused of beating and robbing a 67-year-old wheelchair-bound man in East Point.
- The incident involved the assailants breaking into the man’s home, physically assaulting him, and stealing items.
- The victim knew one of his attackers, suggesting a possible previous relationship.
- One suspect, Tony Gonzales, is in custody, while the second suspect is still at large.
- Despite the violent crime, long-time resident Dale Pickens maintains a sense of safety in the neighborhood.
EAST POINT, Ga. – A man is behind bars, and another on the run, accused of beating and robbing a wheelchair-bound 67-year-old man. It happened just after 7 a.m. on Castlewood Street in East Point.
“It’s very ugly,” said East Point Police Sgt. J.L. Watkins. “They knew he couldn’t fight back, so they knew he was going to be an easy target.”
Police say two men kicked in the front door of the victim’s home, threw him to the floor and pointed a gun at him. “They did kick him and hit him and strike him with their fists,” Watkins said.…