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A celebration for a one-year-old child turned into a scene of carnage in Stockton, California, on Saturday night after two assailants opened fire on a party, killing four adults and wounding ten other people. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the attack took place at approximately 8:45 p.m. at The Grand Hall Banquet & Event Center in the city’s south side.
The suspects, who have not been identified, reportedly arrived in a dark-colored SUV and fired numerous rounds from outside the building, shattering windows and striking guests inside. Authorities stated that the attackers specifically targeted the event, though a motive remains under investigation. According to a report by the Associated Press, Sheriff Patrick Withrow described it as a "horrific act of violence" and a "very targeted event." The shooters fled the scene immediately after the attack and a manhunt is currently underway.
The victims who died were identified as two men and two women, though their names have not yet been released pending family notification. The ten wounded individuals were transported to local hospitals with varying degrees of injuries. No children were reported among the casualties. Local officials reacted to the deadly shooting with shock and sorrow, calling for justice and offering condolences to the affected families. The tragic event marks one of the deadliest shootings in the area's recent history.
Investigators are processing the crime scene and appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects. The Sheriff’s Office has emphasized the brazen and deliberate nature of the assault, which has shaken the local community. This violent incident in Stockton has prompted road closures as law enforcement continues its extensive investigation into the circumstances that led to the shooting.
