Student Killed in San Bernardino School Hiding Behind Murdered Teacher

An 8-year-old boy who died in a shooting at a San Bernardino elementary school was TRAGICALLY killed while standing behind his teacher. The female teacher was shot and killed by her husband who opened fire inside her special needs classroom. He then turned the gun on himself.

Two students cowering behind Smith were shot. The boy, Jonathan Martinez, was transported to Loma Linda Medical Center via LifeFlight, where he was later pronounced dead. An unidentified 9-year-old student remains hospitalized in stable condition.

Cedric Anderson, 53, of Riverside entered a classroom at North Park Elementary School and opened fire on his wife, Karen Elaine Smith, about 10:30 a.m. before taking his own life, according to San Bernardino Police Chief Jarrod Burguan. h/t latimes

The shooting occurred in a classroom for students with intellectual disabilities, said San Bernardino Unified School District spokeswoman Maria Garcia. There were 15 students from first through fourth grades in the room, and two adult aides, Burguan said.