Stockton Residents Describe Chaos as Mass Shooting Leaves Multiple Injured at Birthday Party
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A devastating mass shooting in Stockton, California, left multiple people injured, including children, at a birthday party near Thornton Road on Saturday. At least 10 people, including a 9-year-old, 12-year-old, and 23-year-old, were hurt, according to reports. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is investigating the shooting in the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue. In a post on X, the sheriff's office confirmed that several victims were transported to local hospitals and that the scene remains active. Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee expressed his outrage and sadness at the shooting, which occurred at an ice cream shop. 'An ice cream shop should never be a place where families fear for their lives,' he wrote on Facebook. Lee added that he is in contact with public safety officials and will push for answers. Witnesses and local residents shared their accounts of the shooting on social media, with some describing hearing shots and seeing police and ambulance presence. Videos from the scene show roads blocked off and heavy police activity. The community is in shock, with many expressing their thoughts and prayers for the families affected by the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities will continue to release updates as more information becomes available.
