California Town Reels from Deadly Birthday Party Shooting: 4 Killed, 3 Children Among Victims
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A mass shooting at a Stockton banquet hall on Saturday night has left a community in shock and grief. Four people - including three children aged 8, 9, and 14 - were killed, while 11 others were injured. The San Joaquin County sheriff's office is urging anyone with information to come forward, as they search for the suspect. According to authorities, the shooting was a 'targeted incident' that occurred just before 6 p.m. at a banquet hall where over 100 people were gathered for a birthday party. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and officials are tight-lipped about the investigation to avoid compromising their efforts. Community leaders, including Mayor Christina Fugazi, have expressed their anguish over the tragedy, which occurred during the Thanksgiving weekend when families typically come together to celebrate. Fugazi recalled a similar shooting in the city several years ago, saying 'Stockton is better than this.' District Attorney Ron Freitas has called on the shooter to turn themselves in immediately. A vigil is planned to honor the victims and pray for the wounded. As the investigation continues, the San Joaquin County sheriff's office is appealing to the public for any information, including surveillance footage or rumors, to help bring an end to the search for the suspect.
