Overview
- Authorities say four people were killed and 13 injured in the Nov. 29 shooting at a banquet hall during a 2-year-old’s birthday party, bringing the total number of victims to 17.
- Families identified the deceased as 8-year-olds Maya Lupian and Journey Rose Reotutar Guerrero, 14-year-old Amari Peterson, and 21-year-old Susano Archuleta.
- Detectives believe the attack was targeted and that multiple shooters may have been involved, with the FBI and ATF assisting and no suspects publicly identified or arrested.
- Relatives say rapper MBnel was at the party, was wounded, and may have been the intended target, a claim not confirmed by law enforcement.
- Stockton officials appealed for community cooperation as Mayor Christina Fugazi cited suspected gang ties, the sheriff urged caution on motive, and Burna Boy pledged to cover funeral costs for the four victims.