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Vidal Max Fortuna

Case from Stockton, CA dated Jan 31, 2022

Victim Details

Vidal Max Fortuna

Male

Stockton

CA

2022-01-31

47

Vidal

Max Fortuna

07/31/2026

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Vidal "Max" Fortuna, a 47-year-old fire captain from Stockton, California, tragically lost his life on January 31, 2022. Captain Fortuna was responding to a fire in the early morning hours when he was shot. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries. Fortuna was a dedicated firefighter with over 21 years of service in the Stockton Fire Department and was well-regarded in his community for his commitment and passion for his job. He was als ...
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  • Son Of Stockton Firefighter's Alleged Killer Says Shooting Must Have Been Misunderstanding
  • ABC30 Fresno: Stockton fire captain dies after being shot while battling fire, police say
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