Authorities say a Stockton fire captain died after being shot while battling a fire on Monday morning.
STOCKTON, Calif. -- Authorities say a Stockton fire captain died after being shot while battling a fire on Monday morning.

Stockton police say fire crews responded to a dumpster fire near Aurora and Washington Streets around 4:45 am.

The fire was spreading to a nearby building. Officials say shots were fired as crews worked to stop the flames, and 47-year-old Stockton Fire Captain Vidal "Max" Fortuna was hit.
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