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Venezuelan Arrested for Attempted Murder at Florida Beach

2/20/2026

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Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez, a 26-year-old Venezuelan national, was arrested for allegedly attempting to drown a woman at Tiger Shores Beach in Stuart, Florida.
The incident occurred late at night when Gonzalez struck the victim from behind and held her underwater until she lost consciousness.
He fled the scene, believing the victim was dead, but was apprehended days later after claiming to have committed murder.
Gonzalez faces charges of attempted murder and has an immigration detainer from ICE due to his illegal entry into the U.S. and prior Temporary Protected Status.

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Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez, a 26-year-old Venezuelan national, was arrested for allegedly attempting to drown a woman at Tiger Shores Beach in Stuart, Florida.
The incident occurred late at night when Gonzalez struck the victim from behind and held her underwater until she lost consciousness.
He fled the scene, believing the victim was dead, but was apprehended days later after claiming to have committed murder.
Gonzalez faces charges of attempted murder and has an immigration detainer from ICE due to his illegal entry into the U.S. and prior Temporary Protected Status.