At least four individuals were killed and ten others injured during a shooting at a banquet hall in Stockton, California on Saturday evening, reports Baltimore Chronicle with reference to ABC. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. in the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue.
Heather Brent, public information officer for the sheriff’s office, told reporters that the gunfire erupted while people were attending a family gathering at the banquet hall, describing the attack as “unfathomable.” Victims ranged from juveniles to adults, and several injured individuals were hospitalized. No updates have been provided regarding the current conditions of those wounded.
Initial indications suggest the shooting may have been targeted, though authorities have not yet identified a suspect or made any arrests. “Our No. 1 priority right now is identifying the suspect in this incident,” Brent stated.
Speaking at the scene, Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi highlighted the tragic timing, just days after the Thanksgiving holiday, and emphasized the emotional toll on families affected by the incident.
San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas called the event “a tragedy of unthinkable nature” and confirmed that law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, are actively assisting in the investigation.
Stockton, home to roughly 320,000 residents, is located about 45 miles south of Sacramento in central California.
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