TEXAS CITY, Texas – A father died while trying to save his 17-year-old son after the teen was accidentally shot by his 15-year-old brother, according to the Texas City Police Department.
Around 1:30 a.m. Monday, Texas City officers responded to a shooting in the 300 block of 10th Avenue North.
*Update on this morning's investigation -- Our investigation has determined that the tragic incident involved a...
Posted by Texas City Police Department on Monday, January 13, 2025
Police determined a 15-year-old boy, who they did not name, accidentally discharged a firearm, fatally shooting his 17-year-old brother, Joshua Gonzales, officers said in a statement.
While attempting to save Gonzales, the father of the teens, Julian Gonzales, suffered a medical episode and died, according to police.
The 15-year-old was questioned by detectives and released pending further investigation.
Texas City is located in Galveston County, just northwest of the city of Galveston.
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