Former high school athlete was teen killed in El Cerrito shooting

An 18-year-old from Oakland died in a shooting in El Cerrito on Sunday.

Sincere Martin was identified as the victim of a homicide on Galvin Street at 4:32 p.m. by the Contra Costa County coroner's office.

El Cerrito police are searching for a suspect drove away in a white car on Stockton Avenue, the department said. Police did not have a detailed description of the alleged shooter's appearance or the getaway car.

Police are asking people with security cameras facing Stockton Avenue to share their footage with investigators.

Martin was a former athlete for De Anza High School and El Cerrito High School, according to the West Contra Costa Unified School District.

"Sincere was a caring member of our school communities and an outstanding student-athlete. Our hearts go out to the Martin family and to all of Sincere's family and friends," the district said.