Four Dead, Ten Injured in Shooting at Stockton Banquet Hall
A shooting at a family gathering in Stockton, California, resulted in four fatalities and ten injuries, including both children and adults.
A shooting occurred shortly before 6 p.m. on Saturday at a banquet hall in Stockton, California, during a family gathering, resulting in four deaths and ten injuries. The victims include both children and adults, according to Heather Brent, spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential targeted attack. San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas urged the public to assist in identifying the suspect, stating,
"If you have any information as to this individual, reach out immediately. If you are this individual, turn yourself in immediately."
The banquet hall, located in a commercial area of Stockton, shares a parking lot with other businesses. 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.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking information from the public to apprehend the suspect.
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