Four Dead, Ten Injured in Stockton Banquet Hall Shooting

A shooting during a family gathering at a banquet hall in Stockton, California, on Saturday evening resulted in four deaths and ten injuries, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. The victims included both children and adults. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential targeted attack.

The shooting occurred just before 6 p.m. inside the banquet hall, which shares a parking lot with other businesses. Stockton, a city of approximately 320,000 residents, is located about 40 miles south of Sacramento.

As of now, no arrests have been made, and the suspect remains at large. Detectives are working to determine a possible motive. San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas urged the public to assist in the investigation, stating,

"If you have any information as to this individual, reach out immediately. If you are this individual, turn ... ."

Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi expressed concern over the incident, emphasizing that families should be together rather than in hospitals praying for their loved ones' survival.

Authorities have not provided additional information about the conditions of ... injured victims, though several were transported to local hospitals.