Former UFC champ Cain Velasquez charged with attempted murder after 1 person injured in car shooting
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KABC) -- Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is being held without bail for allegedly shooting at a pickup truck carrying a man who is accused of sexually abusing a 4-year-old relative.
Velasquez chased the pickup carrying Harry Goularte through busy streets in three Silicon Valley cities on Feb 28.
Investigators say 39-year-old Velasquez rammed the truck with his own vehicle before firing off several rounds with a .40-caliber pistol, wounding Goularte's stepfather, who was driving, in his arm and torso, prosecutors said.
About 100 people wearing T-shirts that read "Free Cain" showed up at the courthouse to show their support.
Last week, deputies were called to a San Marin daycare owned by Goularte's mother regarding allegations of sexual assault involving a child, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office said in a statement Wednesday.
After interviewing the child and others, investigators determined that a sexual assault had taken place and Goularte, 43, was arrested soon after, the office said.
Velasquez is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday for attempted murder and other charges.
The Associated Press contributed to this report
