UCF Police Say Paul Gomez Tried to Kill UCF Student in Towers Garage

A man remains in jail Saturday night after police say he struck a UCF student with his car and assaulted the victim in a parking garage on campus Friday night — leaving the victim with a broken leg and numerous cuts and abrasions across the body.

Paul Gomez, 20, was arrested Friday evening after a short search across the UCF campus by police. According to a police report, Gomez is being charged with attempted homicide, aggravated battery with a motor vehicle, attempted aggravated battery and two counts of domestic battery after police say he intentionally struck the victim with his 2012 Dodge Avenger before leaving his vehicle and repeatedly punching the victim in the face.

Bystanders were able to aid the victim and call police, which prompted Gomez to flee the scene and for police to begin a search. Following a one hour search across the UCF campus, Gomez reportedly exited a wooded area near the baseball stadium and approached several people and asked for a drink. According to the police report, one person became suspicious and called police who responded and apprehended Gomez and took him into custody.

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View the police report below.

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