Four Dead, Several Injured After Mass Shooting at Family Gathering in California
- Four people were killed and several others injured after gunfire erupted at a family gathering in Stockton, northern California
- Authorities confirmed that 14 individuals were struck during the shooting inside a banquet hall on Saturday evening
- Detectives said early indications suggested the incident may have been targeted, with investigations still ongoing
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Four people died after 14 people were shot during a family gathering in northern California on Saturday night, police reported.
According to the Guardian UK, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident, saying that victims ranged from “juveniles to adults” and were taken to local hospitals.
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Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, said: “What we have confirmed at this time is that there was a banquet hall where a family was celebrating.”
Stockton shooting at banquet hall
Authorities stated on social media that “approximately 14 individuals were struck by gunfire, and four victims have been confirmed deceased.” They added that details remained limited as detectives continued their investigation.
Officials said the shooting took place inside a banquet hall near the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton, about 50 miles east of San Francisco. The hall shares a parking lot with other businesses.
Police say incident may have been targeted
Detectives were “working to determine the circumstances leading up to this tragedy,” the sheriff’s office said. “Early indications suggest this may be a targeted incident, and investigators are exploring all possibilities.”
Stockton’s vice mayor Jason Lee confirmed in a Facebook post that the shooting occurred at a child’s birthday party. He wrote: “I am in contact with staff and public safety officials to understand exactly what happened, and I will be pushing for answers.”
Victims taken to hospital
Authorities did not immediately provide further details about the conditions of those injured. Officials said earlier that several victims had been transported to hospital for treatment.
Police urged the public to assist with the investigation, stating: “We are urging anyone with information, video footage, or who may have witnessed any part of this incident to contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office immediately.”
The office of California governor Gavin Newsom confirmed that he had been briefed on the shooting, noting the seriousness of the incident in a post to social media.
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Afghan national identified as suspect in white house shooting
Legit.ng earlier reported that an Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, was identified as the suspected shooter in an ambush attack that left two National Guard troops critically wounded just blocks from the White House on Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that Lakanwal entered the United States in 2021. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem stated on X that he was paroled into the country on September 8, 2021, under Operation Allies Welcome, a Biden‑era programme designed for Afghan nationals.
President Trump described him as “a foreigner who entered our country from Afghanistan, a hellhole on Earth,” in a video message late Wednesday. He added that the suspect’s status was extended “under legislation signed by President Biden.”
Source: Legit.ng
