Stockton, California – A shooting at a birthday party in Stockton, California, on Saturday evening left four people dead, including three children, and eleven others wounded, authorities said. Teh victims were aged 8, 9, 14, and 21.
the shooting,described by San Joaquin County sheriff’s office spokesperson Heather Brent as a “heartbreaking” and “targeted incident,” occurred just before 6 p.m. inside a hall shared with other businesses. The event underscores the ongoing issue of gun violence in the United States, notably at gatherings meant for party, and has prompted a large-scale inquiry to identify and apprehend the perpetrator(s).
Brent stated that investigators are treating the shooting as intentional but have not yet released details regarding a motive or potential suspects. “Finding the person or persons who committed this crime is the No.1 priority,” she told reporters.
Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance, specifically requesting surveillance footage from local businesses and residents in the area. Anyone with facts is urged to contact the sheriff’s office.Stockton,a city of 320,000 people located approximately 65 kilometers south of Sacramento,is now grappling with the aftermath of this tragic event.
