Kayla Victoria Gomez, 22, a rising El Paso boxer, has been charged with assault causing bodily injury to a family member after an alleged brawl at a Fourth of July gathering in Anthony, Texas. According to a criminal complaint, an argument over decorations for Gomez’s daughter’s celebration spiraled into a fistfight that left another woman unconscious. The victim, identified in the affidavit as Gomez’s step-aunt, later signed a prosecution affidavit asking that charges move forward against the young fighter.
Police Say Party Prep Fight Turned Into Knockout
Anthony officers were called around 3:26 p.m. on July 4 to a home in the 600 block of Celeste Street. Investigators allege Gomez hit the victim several times in the face, causing visible injuries and a loss of consciousness, according to KFOX14. Witnesses at the family gathering reportedly identified Gomez as the main aggressor, and the responding officer documented trauma inside the victim’s upper lip and on both sides of her face.
Arrest, Bond And A Fast-Rising Career
Anthony police arrested Gomez on a charge of assault causing bodily injury to a family member. She was booked into the El Paso County Jail on a $2,500 bond, KTSM reported. Outside the courtroom, Gomez is a decorated amateur who made her professional debut on June 19 after stacking up multiple national titles, according to the El Paso Times.
What The Assault Charge Carries In Texas
The offense of assault causing bodily injury to a family member falls under Texas Penal Code section 22.01. It is typically treated as a Class A misdemeanor that can bring up to one year in county jail and a fine, although specific circumstances can bump the charge to a felony, per Texas Penal Code §22.01. Legal guides note that a family‑violence finding also brings collateral consequences, including firearm restrictions and limits on sealing records, according to LegalClarity.
Case Moves Into The County System
The criminal complaint affidavit was filed in El Paso County on July 4, and the victim signed a prosecution affidavit requesting that charges be pursued, KFOX14 reported. Public reports so far do not list upcoming court dates or additional case details, and local authorities have not released further comment as the matter moves through the county justice system.
