Former San Jose Earthquakes Player Claims Self-Defense in Shooting that Left Friend Dead

Former San Jose Earthquakes player claims self-defense in shooting that left friend dead

A former San Jose Earthquakes player and soccer coach is opening up about the confrontation that ended with him shooting and killing a friend inside his home. Dave Gold said he acted in self-defense when he shot and killed Ronald Morris, his friend of 50 years. Gold has since been cleared of any charges. “I took his life and I can’t stop thinking about him,” Gold said. Gold said Morris had been staying at his home and was drinking heavily. Gold …

‘I had no choice’: Former Earthquakes player, coach speaks out after being cleared in fatal shooting of friend

SAN JOSE — A renowned South Bay soccer coach, whose roots go back to playing for a forerunner of the San Jose Earthquakes, is speaking publicly for the first time about a violent clash in June inside his Almaden Valley home where he fatally shot his longtime friend, former teammate and coaching colleague. Dave Gold has been cleared of criminal liability in the death of Ronald Morriss. Now he wants to detail his experience to the wider public, pa…