Tragic incident in Texas: A father meets his demise while attempting to rescue his injured teenage son, who was accidentally shot by his own brother.
Police say that Julian 'Jay' Gonzales died while attempting to save someone's life.
According to authorities and a local report, a Texas father died while trying to save his teen son, who was killed in an accidental shooting involving his own brother during a medical episode.
The Texas City Police Department stated that they arrived at a home in Texas City at approximately 1:30 a.m. to respond to a shooting and discovered 17-year-old Joshua Gonzales deceased upon arrival.
According to police, the 15-year-old brother of Joshua Gonzales accidentally fired a firearm, leading to the death of his 17-year-old sibling.
Tragically, Julian Gonzales, the victim's father, suffered a fatal medical episode during the attempt to administer lifesaving measures, police said.
A prominent tattoo artist in the area, Julian Gonzales, also known as Jay, died after suffering a heart attack while trying to save his son's life, according to FOX26 Houston.
Melo Salazar, Gonzales' friend and business partner, spoke to the station about how much Gonzales did for the community and the many hearts he touched. Although Gonzales is now gone, Salazar knows that the world will feel the impact of his contributions.
Detectives questioned the 15-year-old brother and later released him pending further investigation, according to police.
Concerns about the well-being of Gonzales' 15-year-old son persist among family and friends, according to FOX26.
Salazar expressed his feelings of trauma, pain, questions, and guilt, despite the accident being unintentional.
Jay Gonzales, the owner of Artistic Image Tattoo Studio in Texas City, was known for being a devoted dad and a kind-hearted businessman who would help those in need, according to the station.
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