On September 12, 2015, 14-year-old Cesar Perez Mendoza, a freshman at Selma High School, was tragically shot and killed in Selma, California. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. near Nebraska and Thompson avenues, right outside his family's apartment. Cesar was on his way to Saturday school when he was found with multiple gunshot wounds on a sidewalk. Despite being rushed to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, he succumbed to his injuries later that night.
The Selma Police Department launched an investigation into the shooting, conducting interviews with Cesar's friends and associates to gather any information that might lead to an arrest. However, as of the latest updates, no motive for the crime has been released, and there have been no arrests or suspect descriptions provided by the authorities. The community was urged to come forward with any information that could assist in solving this senseless crime.
In the aftermath of Cesar's death, the Selma Unified School District offered counseling to students and staff members to help them cope with the loss. The community also came together to support Cesar's family, with a GoFundMe page established to help cover funeral expenses. The tragic loss of such a young life left a profound impact on the Selma community, highlighting the urgent need to address and prevent violence in the area.
