The peaceful atmosphere of a family gathering in Stockton, California, was shattered over the past weekend by a horrific act of violence. On Saturday evening, November 29, 2025, a mass shooting occurred at a local banquet hall, leaving a community reeling and law enforcement searching for answers in what investigators believe was a targeted attack.
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The Confirmed Details of the Stockton Banquet Hall Shooting
The incident, which took place just before 6:00 p.m. at a venue near the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue, unfolded during what Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee confirmed was a child's birthday party.
The sheer brutality of the attack is staggering:
Fatalities: Four people were killed three of them children with victims' ages reported as 8, 9, 14, and 21.
Injuries: An additional 10 to 11 individuals were wounded and taken to local hospitals, bringing the total number of people struck by gunfire to at least 14. Victims included both children and adults.
Location: The attack took place inside a crowded banquet hall where families had gathered for the celebration.
The Investigation: Searching for the Suspects Behind the Targeted Attack
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation into the Stockton, California mass shooting. At this time, no arrests have been announced, and the suspected shooter or shooters remain at large.
Authorities have emphasized that based on early indications, they believe this was not a random act of violence but a targeted incident. Detectives are working tirelessly to determine the motive for the attack, which tragically claimed young lives during what should have been a joyful family event.
Stockton officials, including District Attorney Ron Freitas, have publicly pleaded with the public for assistance. If you have any information, video footage, or witnessed any part of this tragic Stockton shooting, you are urged to contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office immediately. Bringing those responsible for this devastating loss of life including the loss of three children to justice is the community's top priority.
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