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4 Killed, 10 Wounded in Stockton Banquet Hall Shooting; Suspect at Large

Investigators say early evidence points to a targeted attack.

Overview

  • Gunfire erupted shortly before 6 p.m. PT at a banquet hall on the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue during a family celebration.
  • Authorities say approximately 14 people were shot, including juveniles and adults, with four confirmed dead and others hospitalized.
  • No arrests have been made as detectives work to identify the shooter and determine motive.
  • The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is leading a multi-agency probe with assistance from the FBI and local police, and the governor has been briefed.
  • Officials are urging witnesses and nearby businesses to share surveillance or cellphone video to help identify those responsible; the vice mayor said the event was a child’s birthday party.