A mass shooting at a family gathering in California has left at least four people dead and ten others wounded. The incident occurred just before 6 p.m. inside a banquet hall on the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue near Thornton Rd in Stockton, according to San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Heather Brent.
The shooting is still under investigation, with officials confirming that it may be a targeted incident. Detectives are working to determine the circumstances leading up to the tragedy, but the suspect remains at large. Authorities have called for assistance from multiple agencies and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A statement released by Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee described the incident as a "tragedy" that has shaken his community. He expressed his condolences to the families of those affected and appealed for peace and unity in his city. Lee's comments echoed the emotional response of officials, who have emphasized the importance of identifying the suspect and bringing them to justice.
The victims were not identified, but their ages ranged from juveniles to adults. Those shot were transported to area hospitals with unknown conditions. In a separate incident just 24 hours prior, a shooting at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara left three people wounded on Black Friday. The two incidents have raised concerns about gun violence and its impact on communities.
As authorities continue their investigation, residents of Stockton are left to grapple with the aftermath of this senseless tragedy. With the suspect still at large, officials are urging anyone with information to come forward and help bring closure to the families affected by this devastating event.
The shooting is still under investigation, with officials confirming that it may be a targeted incident. Detectives are working to determine the circumstances leading up to the tragedy, but the suspect remains at large. Authorities have called for assistance from multiple agencies and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A statement released by Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee described the incident as a "tragedy" that has shaken his community. He expressed his condolences to the families of those affected and appealed for peace and unity in his city. Lee's comments echoed the emotional response of officials, who have emphasized the importance of identifying the suspect and bringing them to justice.
The victims were not identified, but their ages ranged from juveniles to adults. Those shot were transported to area hospitals with unknown conditions. In a separate incident just 24 hours prior, a shooting at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara left three people wounded on Black Friday. The two incidents have raised concerns about gun violence and its impact on communities.
As authorities continue their investigation, residents of Stockton are left to grapple with the aftermath of this senseless tragedy. With the suspect still at large, officials are urging anyone with information to come forward and help bring closure to the families affected by this devastating event.
A family gathering just turned into a nightmare and now people are hurt. Like, I don't even wanna think about it... four people are gone which is just insane! Ten others were lucky to be alive? It's so sad that there was another shooting just yesterday too, this time at the mall. Are we safe anymore?! 
Gun violence is such a big deal and we need to figure out why it keeps happening. Everyone's trying to help but I feel like it's getting harder to stop. Authorities are looking for the guy who did it but till then... it's just too much 
. I haven't made them in ages, but the other day I found an old recipe online and decided to give it a try... let's just say they were a bit of a disaster 
. The dough was all wrong and they ended up tasting like cardboard. Note to self: practice makes perfect, I guess? Anyway, back to the news... four people dead is just heartbreaking 
. You'd think that with all the gun control laws in place, we should be seeing fewer incidents like this. But I guess there's always a reason behind it, right? 
Is our society really this messed up that we're more used to hearing about gun violence than people enjoying their holidays?! 
And what's with the lack of info on the suspect? Are they just gonna let someone go and hope nobody finds them?! 
! these mass shootings are just getting worse & worse... 
. it's just not right that someone would do this to innocent ppl... 
gotta keep pushing for gun control laws & safety measures in our communities 
. and can we please talk about how these incidents are always happening on Black Friday? 
like, what's the deal with that?! 
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. i hope the police can catch the guy soon so justice can be served 
. i just wish there were more ways for people to resolve conflicts peacefully 
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. and now the community is left to pick up the pieces and deal with the aftermath 
. anyway, my thoughts are with the people of stockton right now 
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if you see or hear anything just report it! 
️ can't help but wonder what led up to this tragedy 