Four Dead, Ten Injured in Stockton Banquet Hall Shooting
A shooting at a family gathering in Stockton, California, resulted in four fatalities and ten injuries; authorities are investigating the incident as a potential targeted attack.
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 incident occurred around 6 p.m. at a venue located in the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue.
Heather Brent, spokesperson for the sheriff's office, stated that the victims included both children and adults. Early indications suggest the shooting may have been a targeted incident, though the exact motive remains under investigation.
Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee described the event as a "mass shooting at a child's birthday party" in a social media post, expressing devastation and a commitment to seeking justice.
Authorities have not yet made any arrests and are urging anyone with information or video footage to contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.
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