Firefighter Shot and Killed While Battling a Fire: Officials

Firefighter Shot and Killed While Battling a Fire: Officials
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A veteran firefighter was shot and killed while he was responding to a fire in Stockton, California, officials said Monday.

Fire Capt. Max Fortuna was attempting to put out a dumpster fire near downtown Stockton when he was hit by gunfire, Stockton Fire Chief Rick Edwards said. The shooting remains under investigation.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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