Jonathan Martinez has been identified as the eight-year-old boy who was killed by his teacher’s estranged husband in a North Park Elementary School classroom.
Martinez was standing behind Karen Smith in her classroom on the morning of Monday, April 10 when Cedric Anderson, the teacher’s estranged husband, shot them both before turning the gun on himself.
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What Happened?
A gunman opened fire at North Park Elementary School Monday in San Bernardino. He killed his estranged wife and an eight-year-old student before fatally shooting himself, police say. Another student, a nine-year-old, was also wounded.
Cedric Charles Anderson, 53, has been identified as the suspected shooter. The school was evacuated amid fears of a mass shooting. Police say Anderson was not targeting students and the murder-suicide was likely the result of a domestic incident.
The teacher has been identified as Karen Smith, 53. According to the school district’s website, she was a special education teacher.
Who Was Jonathan Martinez?
Jonathan Martinez was the eight-year-old boy who was shot and killed by Cedric Anderson at the North Park Elementary School shooting.
Who Was Cedric Charles Anderson?
Cedric Anderson, 53, was a Riverside resident and the estranged husband of Karen Smith. Police Chief Jarred Burguan said the couple had only been married a few months before separating, which lasted about a month to a month and a half. Burguan said there was no history of police involvement in the relationship.
Smith has children, including an adult child, who are safe, Burguan said.
Though he couldn’t provide specifics, Burguan did say that Anderson had a criminal history, including arrests for domestic violence, weapons, and drug charges. According to him, these incidents preceded his relationship with Karen Smith.
