Maddox Moses Garza, a 21-year-old man from Fort Worth, Texas, was fatally shot on March 27, 2025, while sitting in his parked car outside an apartment complex. Officers responded to a shooting call at approximately 8:45 p.m. and found Garza suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner confirmed the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the chest.
Garza, a Trinity River Campus student at
Tarrant County College, was pursuing an associate degree in business and was set to graduate in the summer of 2025. His family described him as a kind and loyal individual who had a passion for automobiles and worked as a mechanic. He was known for his generosity, often checking in on his grandparents and offering help to family members. His obituary highlighted his love for classic cars and his dream of opening his own auto shop.
Following the investigation, Fort Worth police arrested two suspects in connection with Garza’s death. One of the suspects, 19-year-old Milton Tobias Wilson, was taken into custody on April 15 at 2 p.m. and charged with capital murder. The second suspect, whose identity has not been released, was arrested earlier that same day at 10:45 a.m. Wilson is currently being held on a $500,000 bond, and a defense attorney has not yet been identified. Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the killing, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Garza’s family continues to seek answers regarding the circumstances of his death. His uncle, Santiago Martinez, expressed the family’s grief and frustration over the lack of information about what led to the shooting. Martinez described Garza as the youngest child and grandchild in the family, emphasizing his close relationship with his father and his ability to bring joy to those around him. The family has urged the public to come forward with any information that could help bring justice for Garza.
Police have ruled out road rage as a possible motive and are still working to determine the events leading up to the shooting. Authorities have asked for the community’s assistance in providing any relevant details that could aid in the investigation. Garza’s loved ones continue to mourn his loss, remembering him as a hardworking and compassionate young man whose life was tragically cut short.
