Angel Marcus Goss, a 17-year-old male from Fort Worth, TX, tragically died on May 15, 2021. He was a bright student and a dedicated member of the JROTC program at North Side High School, where he held various leadership positions. Goss had aspirations of pursuing a business degree at the University of North Texas with a full-ride scholarship.
The incident occurred late on May 15, 2021, when officers were called to the 3300 block of North Harding Street.
They found three people with gunshot wounds: Angel Marcus Goss, an unidentified female, and the shooter, later identified as Angel's father, Michael Terry Goss Jr., aged 40. Michael Goss Jr. had fatally shot his son and wounded the female before turning the gun on himself. Angel Marcus Goss was taken to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly after arriving.
The shooting was investigated as a family violence incident. The female victim, whose age and relationship to the Goss family were not disclosed, remained hospitalized. No additional suspects were identified, and the case did not lead to any further arrests or litigations.
This tragic event shook the community and left many mourning the loss of a promising young individual who had a bright future ahead of him.
