The family of a Stockton fire captain who was fatally shot last year while responding to a dumpster fire could have to wait several months for the shooter to be sentenced.

Robert Somerville, 69, was convicted of second degree murder in the Jan. 31, 2022, shooting death of Stockton Fire Capt. Vidal “Max” Fortuna. His sentencing in pending. (Stockton Police Department via Bay City News)

Robert Somerville, 69, of Stockton, was found guilty in February of second-degree murder for killing 47-year-old Stockton Fire Capt. Vidal “Max” Fortuna.

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Victoria Franco is a Stockton-based reporter covering the diverse news around the Central Valley as part of the Report for America program. As a Stockton native, Franco is proud to cover stories within her community and report a variety of coverage. She is a San Jose State University alumna with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. In her collegiate years she was Managing Editor for the Spartan Daily. From her time at the Spartan Daily she helped lead her staff to California College Media Awards and a General Excellence first place. Victoria encourages readers to email her story tips and ideas at victoria.franco@baycitynews.com.