Overview
- Authorities say approximately 14 people were struck by gunfire, with four confirmed dead and several others hospitalized.
- Deputies responded shortly before 6 p.m. to a banquet hall on the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton, part of a shopping plaza near a Dairy Queen.
- Victims range from juveniles to adults, with children among those killed and wounded, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office.
- Early evidence suggests the shooting was targeted, though no arrests have been made and officials have not released suspect or motive details.
- Multiple agencies, including the FBI and Stockton police, are assisting as officials urge witnesses to share surveillance or phone video; Gov. Gavin Newsom has been briefed and Cal OES is coordinating.