Who is Malik Chandler, Arrested for Shooting Daughter's Suspected Rapist?
Summary
An Ohio father, Malik Chandler, was arrested for shooting a man suspected of raping his 11-year-old daughter. The suspect, Diego Montoya Gonzalez, is charged with multiple offenses, and the father was given a higher bond than the alleged attacker, which caused public discussion.Key Facts
- Malik Chandler, 31, from Grove City, Ohio, was charged with felonious assault after shooting Diego Montoya Gonzalez on July 16.
- Chandler reportedly lured Montoya Gonzalez to his home by pretending to be his daughter on TikTok.
- The shooting happened after Chandler's daughter’s mother found a video showing the suspected rape of the girl on her phone.
- Montoya Gonzalez, 20, faces charges including rape and other related crimes and pleaded not guilty.
- Montoya Gonzalez was given a $70,000 bond; Chandler had a $100,000 bond set earlier, which led to public debate.
- Chandler told police he shot Montoya Gonzalez because he believed the man was reaching for a gun.
- Chandler has a past conviction for attempted breaking and entering but was legally allowed to have a gun under Ohio law.
- Social media users and some public figures expressed support for Chandler and questioned the bond differences.
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