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Teenager Arrested After Teacher Fatally Shot in Dinuba Home

DINUBA, Calif. (KFSN) — A devastating incident occurred in Dinuba early Monday morning when a beloved teacher was shot and killed at his residence. The Dinuba police arrived at the scene around 3 am after receiving a welfare check request and discovered the lifeless body of 50-year-old Sergio Martin, who had succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds.

Following a thorough investigation, law enforcement officers identified a teenager as the primary suspect in the shooting and promptly took them into custody. Although authorities have not released specific details regarding the events leading up to the tragic incident, they did disclose that the suspected gunman is known to have ties to gang activity.

Officials believe this act of violence to be random, with no discernible connection between the suspect and the victim. Nevertheless, the police are actively searching for at least one additional individual who may have been involved in the homicide.

Sergio Martin, an esteemed teacher at El Monte Middle School in Dinuba, was renowned for his positivity, love for music, and his deep devotion to his friends and family. Martin’s cousin, Wendy Gonzales, expressed her heartbreak, emphasizing that he was an innocent victim who did not deserve such a tragic fate.

Gonzales fondly recalled Martin’s unwavering optimism, stating, “He always saw the good in whatever people were doing. There was nothing that you could say to make him have a bad day. Every day he was gonna wake up and say ‘today is gonna be a good day.'”

The Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District, where Martin taught Spanish for many years, shared the news of his passing with the school community through a heartfelt Facebook post. The district expressed its commitment to providing counseling and support to students and staff members affected by this devastating loss.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Dinuba Police Department at (559) 591-5911. Anonymous tips can be reported to (559) 591-TIP1 (8471).

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