A young man from Nevada has been arrested after allegedly attacking and killing his mother and seriously injuring her friend during a violent outburst. According to police reports, 20-year-old Carson Gonzales now faces serious charges and is being held without bail.
The disturbing incident happened last Saturday at a two-story house in northwest Reno. Authorities say Carson attacked his mother, 52-year-old Carla Gonzales, and her friend, 46-year-old Angela Clay, after getting into an argument with his mom.
What Happened at the Scene
According to court documents reported by local news outlets KRNV and KRXI, the fight turned deadly when Carson first attacked his mother. When Angela Clay tried to step in and stop the fight, she was stabbed multiple times, suffering deep wounds to her neck and face.
Police rushed to the scene around 6:30 p.m. after several 911 calls reported a violent family argument. When officers arrived, they found Carson Gonzales coming out of the home’s garage, wearing only a tank top and socks and reportedly covered in blood.
Inside the home, officers found Carla Gonzales dead from severe knife wounds to her neck. Angela Clay was found outside in the driveway, still alive but badly injured.
Carson Gonzales’ Arrest and Statements
After his arrest, Carson was taken to a police station for questioning. During his interview, he said some shocking things. He admitted, “Holy f—, it looks like I murdered them,” according to court documents.
At one point, Carson spoke to his half-brother on the phone, which police overheard because the call was on speaker. His brother told him, “I don’t think you understand what you did tonight,” to which Carson replied, “No I do understand. It’s f—ing horrible.”
During the police interview, Carson also made strange and confusing comments. He mentioned the president, saying, “Trump killed my queen,” and asked officers to let him “talk to Trump,” adding, “Trump is scaring me and stuff,” according to reports.
Carson claimed that he was defending himself, saying, “They were attacking me,” when asked about the violent events. He made similar claims outside the house when police first met him, stating, “I don’t know what the f— I’m doing.”
He even asked detectives, “She’s not dead … is she?” and at one point said he could “bring her back,” referring to his mother.
Despite these statements, detectives said Carson refused to give clear details about how the attack happened, telling them, “I don’t really want to talk about it.”
Charges Against Carson Gonzales
Carson Gonzales now faces charges of open murder with a deadly weapon and battery with the use of a deadly weapon. Given the seriousness of the accusations, he has been ordered to remain in custody without the option of bail.
Carla Gonzales was an art and photography teacher at a local high school and lived at the home with a roommate. The shocking event has left the Reno community deeply saddened and looking for answers.