4 dead, 10 wounded in shooting at California banquet hall: Sheriff’s office
A tragic event unfolded in Stockton, California on Saturday evening as at least four people were killed and 10 others were wounded in a shooting at a banquet hall. The incident took place shortly before 6 p.m. in the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office.
Heather Brent, a public information officer for the sheriff’s office, described the shooting as “unfathomable” as it occurred during a family gathering at the banquet hall. The victims ranged in age from juveniles to adults, and there was no immediate update on the conditions of those who were wounded. Several individuals were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment, the sheriff’s office confirmed.
Early indications suggest that the shooting may have been targeted, although authorities have not yet identified a suspect or made any arrests. Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi expressed her sorrow over the timing of the incident, coming just days after the Thanksgiving holiday. She emphasized the importance of families being together during such times rather than facing tragedy and uncertainty.
San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas echoed these sentiments, calling the tragedy “unthinkable” and expressing the community’s determination to bring the perpetrator to justice. Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, are assisting in the investigation.
Stockton, a city with a population of around 320,000 residents in central California, is located approximately 45 miles south of Sacramento. California Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the incident and is monitoring the situation closely.
The shocking events that unfolded in Stockton have left the community reeling, with authorities and residents alike coming together to seek answers and support those affected by this senseless act of violence. As the investigation continues, the focus remains on identifying and apprehending the individual responsible for this tragic loss of life and injury.
