California shooting: 4 dead, 10 injured at birthday party, accused remains at large

Stockton: In a shocking incident, at least four people lost their lives and ten others were injured during a birthday party at a banquet hall in Stockton. While the suspect continues to remain at large, officials believe that the attack may have been a targeted incident.

Probe on in the case: Police

Sharing a post on X, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said, “The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a shooting in the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton. Several victims have been transported to local hospitals.”

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“This remains an active scene, and deputies are working to gather additional details. Information is still being confirmed and will be released as it becomes available. We will provide updates as the investigation progresses,” he added further.

Stockton Vice Mayor expresses condolences

Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee, took to Facebook to share details of the incident. He wrote, “Tonight, my heart is heavy in a way that’s hard to put into words. As Vice Mayor of Stockton — and as someone who grew up in this community — I am devastated and angry to learn about the mass shooting at a child’s birthday party. An ice cream shop should never be a place where families fear for their lives."

He wrote further, “Violence touched my life as a young person, and seeing our own children, parents, and neighbours go through this shakes me deeply. Stockton is my home. These are our families. This is our community. I am in contact with staff and public safety officials to understand exactly what happened, and I will be pushing for answers. Our community deserves to know the truth, and the families impacted deserve justice and every resource available to support them.”

“Tonight, I’m sending my thoughts, prayers, and love to the families who are hurting, to the children who witnessed this trauma, and to everyone across our city who feels this pain. Please God, uplift our community. We don’t deserve this. And we will not accept this as our norm,” he further wrote while expressing condolences to the affected families.”