44-year-old man found guilty in shooting of bicyclist

Dave Burge
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44-year-old man found guilty in shooting of bicyclist

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — A Las Cruces jury has found a 44-year-old man guilty in the shooting of a bicyclist back in 2022.

Christopher Gerzymisch, 44, was found guilty in the shooting of Daniel Alcala Garcia, according to a news release sent out by the Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office.

Gerzymisch was charged with aggravated battery (deadly weapon); and battery with a five-year firearm enhancement.

Gerzymisch was found guilty on both charges and was remanded into custody, with sentencing to be held at a later date.

On Oct. 3, 2022, Las Cruces Police officers were called to the area of University and South Main about a gunshot victim.  Several witnesses saw the victim riding his bicycle eastbound on University when a vehicle almost hit him.  Garcia, the bicyclist, began yelling at the driver of the vehicle.  Stopping the vehicle, Gerzymisch got out and pushed Garcia off his bike, according to the Las Cruces DA’s Office.

Garcia got up, pushed back, and began to walk away. Gerzymisch then pulled out a handgun and began shooting at Garcia, according to the DA’s Office.

Garcia was hit on the side of his face, the DA’s Office said. Gerzymisch then drove away from the scene, according to the DA’s Office.

Several witnesses were able to photograph the Texas license plate of the vehicle and help assist Garcia. Garcia was taken to a hospital by a bystander at the scene. Las Cruces Police were able to interview all the witnesses, including the victim who identified Gerzymisch from a photo line-up.

“I want to thank the good Samaritan witnesses who assisted Mr. Garcia with their quick actions and responses.  The arrest of Christopher Gerzymisch shows how important it is to get information from members of the community when trying to solve crimes, this case is an example of a witness at the scene utilizing technology and sharing that information to assist law enforcement,” Las Cruces DA Gerald Byers.

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