Stockton mass shooting leaves at least 4 dead, 14 injured at birthday party
The ages of the victims range from children to adults, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office reported.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that reportedly occurred Saturday evening in the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in the Stockton area. Several victims have been transported to local hospitals, the Sheriff’s Office reported.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office issued a statement on social media late Saturday night. The governor said he’s has been briefed on the “horrific shooting” in Stockton.
“The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (@Cal_OES) is monitoring this evolving situation and coordinating with local law enforcement,” Newsom stated.
Rep. Josh Harder also took to social media Saturday night.
“I’m devastated at news of a mass shooting in Stockton, and Pam and I are praying for the victims and their families. My office is carefully monitoring this situation and in close contact with local law enforcement.”
Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Heather Brent said there was limited information to share with the public on the shooting, but did confirm that four people have died.
The incident was reported at a banquet hall where a family was celebrating inside the building. During the celebration, gunshots erupted and 14 victims were shot, four of those people died. The victims’ ages range from “juvenile and adults,” according to Brent.
Early indications suggest this maybe a “targeted incident,” Brent said during a press conference Saturday night.
“This is a very active and ongoing investigation,” Brent said. “Information remains very limited at this time.”
Detectives are asking that anyone with information, contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office.
“Our No. 1 priority right now is identifying this suspect,” Brent said.
Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee expressed heartbreak and anger Saturday evening following reports of the mass shooting in the city.
“Tonight, my heart is heavy in a way that’s hard to put into words,” Lee wrote on Facebook shortly after 7 p.m. “As Vice Mayor of Stockton — and as someone who grew up in this community — I am devastated and angry to learn about the mass shooting at a child’s birthday party. An ice cream shop should never be a place where families fear for their lives.”
Lee said he is in contact with staff and public safety officials and vowed to push for answers: “Our community deserves to know the truth, and the families impacted deserve justice and every resource available to support them.”
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed it is investigating a shooting that reportedly occurred Saturday evening in the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in the Stockton area. Several victims have been transported to local hospitals, according to the agency.
This remains an active scene, and details are still being confirmed. Authorities are asking people to avoid the area near Thornton Road, where the shooting occurred close to a Dairy Queen and other businesses.
Mass shooting reported near north Stockton Dairy Queen
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that reportedly occurred Saturday evening in the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in the Stockton area. Several victims have been transported to local hospitals, the Sheriff’s Office reported.
This remains an active scene, and deputies are working to gather additional details. Information is still being confirmed and will be released as it becomes available, the agency said, and asked people to stay out of the area. The shooting occurred near a Dairy Queen and other businesses along Thornton Road but the circumstances remain unclear. The Record will update as we gather more information.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
