At least four people have been killed in a mass shooting at a child's birthday party in California. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at a restaurant in Stockton, resulting in injuries to ten others. Authorities have confirmed that the victims include both adults and children, although their conditions remain unverified.
Local police assert that the shooting may have been targeted, with a suspect still at large. The San Joaquin County sheriff's office reported that the shooting took place shortly before 6:00 PM local time, describing the event as unfathomable.
A spokesperson for the sheriff's office stated, This is a very active and ongoing investigation, and information remains limited. Early indications suggest this may be a targeted incident, and investigators are exploring all possibilities. Detectives are actively working to determine the circumstances leading up to this tragedy.
Stockton's vice mayor, Jason Lee, expressed his devastation on social media, stating, I am devastated and angry to learn about the mass shooting at a child's birthday party. A birthday party should never be a place where families fear for their lives.
The California Governor Gavin Newsom's office issued a statement indicating that he had been briefed on the horrifying event and was closely monitoring developments. As the investigation unfolds, the Stockton community grapples with the aftermath of this shocking act of violence.
Local police assert that the shooting may have been targeted, with a suspect still at large. The San Joaquin County sheriff's office reported that the shooting took place shortly before 6:00 PM local time, describing the event as unfathomable.
A spokesperson for the sheriff's office stated, This is a very active and ongoing investigation, and information remains limited. Early indications suggest this may be a targeted incident, and investigators are exploring all possibilities. Detectives are actively working to determine the circumstances leading up to this tragedy.
Stockton's vice mayor, Jason Lee, expressed his devastation on social media, stating, I am devastated and angry to learn about the mass shooting at a child's birthday party. A birthday party should never be a place where families fear for their lives.
The California Governor Gavin Newsom's office issued a statement indicating that he had been briefed on the horrifying event and was closely monitoring developments. As the investigation unfolds, the Stockton community grapples with the aftermath of this shocking act of violence.
