Texas Father Dies Amid Medical Episode While Trying to Save Son Who Was Accidentally Shot by Brother

Mar. 15, 2025

Jay, left, and Joshua Gonzales.Photo:Jay Gonzales Facebook

Jay Gonzales Facebook

The Texas City Police Department says they were investigating a shooting after 1 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. Joshua Gonzales, 17, was found dead at the scene after his 15-year-old brother accidentally discharged a gun inside their home, police allege.

While attempting to treat Joshua, police say his father, Julian, “suffered a fatal medical episode.” Police did not specify what type of medical episode he suffered.

“He wasn’t my blood family, but he was my brother,” his business partner Melo Salazar told the outlet. “He was all about those boys. He was a single father. So, he did a lot for them. Everything was for them.”

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Click 2 Houstonreported, citing the Texas City police chief, that Jay witnessed the entire incident between his sons.

KHOUreported a statement from the Texas City Independent School District that confirmed Joshua was a student there.

source: people.com