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California police plead for details on shooting at child’s party with suspect unknown

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Updated 1.12.2025
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Stockton *California Susano Archuleta Heather Brent Gavin Newsom

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Dec 1 Evening

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The Guardian - World NewsDec 1

California police plead for details on shooting at child’s party with suspect unknown

A shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, left four dead, including three children ages eight, nine, and 14, and eleven others wounded. The incident occurred Saturday evening at a banquet hall where at least 100 people were gathered. Authorities believe there may have been multiple shooters and are investigating it as a targeted incident, though the motive remains unclear. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is urging witnesses to come forward with any information, including tips, videos, or accounts, as no suspects are currently in custody. The shooting has prompted community outrage, with officials emphasizing the need for cooperation to bring the perpetrators to justice.

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Key Claims

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Three children and a 21-year-old were killed in a shooting at a birthday party in Stockton, California.

— Article

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At least 100 people were gathered at the celebration.

— Patrick Withrow, San Joaquin county sheriff

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Eleven people were also wounded, with at least one in critical condition.

— Patrick Withrow, San Joaquin county sheriff

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With 54 homicides in 2024, Stockton’s homicide rate was significantly higher than the state average.

— Article

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Investigators believe it was a “targeted incident”.

— Heather Brent, Sheriff’s spokesperson

Nov 30 Morning

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BBC News - WorldNov 30

Four killed in shooting at child's birthday party in California

A mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, on Saturday evening resulted in the deaths of four people and injuries to ten others. The shooting occurred at a restaurant shortly before 6:00 PM local time. Victims include both adults and children. Local police are investigating the incident, believing it may have been targeted, and are seeking information from the public. The suspect remains at large. Stockton's mayor called the shooting "unacceptable". The incident occurred in a state with some of the strictest firearm laws in the US, which have recently faced legal challenges.

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Al JazeeraNov 30

Stockton birthday party shooting kills four, injures 10

A shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, on November 30, 2025, resulted in four deaths and ten injuries. The incident occurred inside a banquet hall on Lucile Avenue. According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, fourteen people were struck by gunfire. Authorities are investigating the shooting, with early indications suggesting it may have been a targeted incident. The identities and motives of the attacker remain unknown, and the severity of the injuries to the surviving victims has not been released.

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Key Claims

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At least four people have been killed in a mass shooting at a child's birthday party in California.

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Ten others were injured in the shooting at a restaurant on Saturday evening in Stockton.

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The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said the shooting happened shortly before 18:00 local time.

— San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office

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Families should be together instead of at the hospital, standing next to their loved one, praying that they survive.

— Christina Fugazi, Stockton's Mayor

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Four people have been killed and 10 wounded after a shooting during a family gathering in Stockton.

— local authorities