Four people have died and ten were wounded after a shooting at a family gathering in northern California on Saturday night, police said.
The victims, who range from “juveniles to adults”, were taken to local hospitals, Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff’s office, said.
The sheriff’s office said detectives were “working to determine the circumstances leading up to this tragedy”.
The shooting took place at a child’s birthday party, Stockton’s vice mayor Jason Lee said in a Facebook post.
The California governor, Gavin Newsom, had been briefed on the shooting, his office said in a post to social media.
Following a shooting at a family get-together in northern California on Saturday night, police reported that four people had died and ten were injured.
According to Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff’s office, the victims, who range in age from “juveniles to adults,” were transported to nearby hospitals. “At this point, we have verified that a family was celebrating in a banquet hall. The “.
On social media, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s office stated that “about 14 individuals were struck by gunfire, and four victims have been confirmed deceased,” but they did not provide much information about the shooting.
Detectives were “working to determine the circumstances leading up to this tragedy,” according to the sheriff’s office.
According to the statement, “investigators are investigating all possibilities, and early indications suggest this may be a targeted incident.”.
According to a Facebook post by Stockton’s vice mayor Jason Lee, the shooting happened at a child’s birthday celebration.
He declared, “I am in contact with staff and public safety officials to understand exactly what happened, and I will be pushing for answers.”.
A shooting near the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton, roughly 50 miles east of San Francisco, was reported to police just before 6 p.m.
The banquet hall, which shares a parking lot with other establishments, was the scene of the shooting.
The victims’ conditions were not immediately disclosed by the authorities. Earlier, officials reported that multiple people were transported to the hospital.
Police stated, “We are urging anyone who may have witnessed any part of this incident or who has information or video footage to contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office immediately.”.
Gavin Newsom, the governor of California, was informed about the shooting, according to a social media post from his office.
It’s Thanksgiving weekend. Families get together to celebrate, share memories, and show each other love during this time, according to Mayor Christina Fugazi. “Unfortunately, heaven is a little bigger tonight because of the people—adults and children alike—who sadly did not make it. The “.
