Texas Tragedy: Father Dies Trying To Save Teen Boy Accidentally Shot By Son’s Brother
A Texas father had a medical emergency and died trying to save his teenage son; He was killed in an accidental shooting by his own brother, authorities and local reports said.
Police responding to a shooting at a Texas City home just before 1:30 a.m. found 17-year-old Joshua Gonzalez dead on arrival, the Texas City Police Department said.
An investigation determined that Joshua Gonzalez’s brother, 15, “accidentally discharged the weapon,” resulting in the 17-year-old’s death, police said.
“During an attempt to administer life-saving measures, the victim’s father, Julian Gonzales, tragically suffered a fatal medical condition,” police said.
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Jay Gonzalez, 17, died after receiving medical treatment while trying to save his son’s life, police said. (Jay Gonzales/Facebook)
Julian Gonzalez, also known as Jay, died of a heart attack while trying to save his son’s life. FOX26 Houston reports. Gonzales was a famous tattoo artist in the area.
“He did a lot for a lot of people. He’s gone now. I know this world will feel it. He touched a lot of hearts. He did a lot for the community,” said Melo Salazar, Gonzalez’s friend and business partner. The site.
Jay Gonzalez owns Artistic Image Tattoo Studio in Texas City and is known as a devoted father, FOX26 Houston reports. (Jay Gonzales/Facebook)
Police said detectives questioned his 15-year-old brother and released him pending further investigation.
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Family and friends told FOX26 they are concerned for the safety of Gonzalez’s 15-year-old son following the tragedy.
“All that hurt and pain, and questions, and ‘what ifs,’ and guilt, and self-blame, and all that, even though it was just an accident,” Salazar said.
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Jay Gonzalez, owner of Artistic Image Tattoo Studio in Texas City, 42 miles southeast of Houston, is remembered as a hard-working father and kind-hearted businessman who helped those in need.
