Saturday, March 29, 2025
A horrific mass shooting erupted during a family gathering at a banquet hall in Stockton, California, resulting in four people dead and at least ten others wounded. AP News+2Reuters+2
According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place on Saturday evening in the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue, near Thornton Road. The victims ranged from children to adults, indicating that both minors and grown-ups were among those struck. San Francisco Chronicle+2AP News+2
Officials described early evidence as suggesting this may have been a targeted attack, rather than a random act of violence — but as of now no motive has been disclosed and no suspect has been publicly identified. Reuters+2The Times of India+2
Law-enforcement agencies have sealed off the area as part of an active investigation, and they have appealed to the public for any information or video footage that could help them track down those responsible. Reuters+1
This tragedy has shaken the community deeply, especially because it occurred during a family event — a time and place people normally associate with safety and joy. San Francisco Chronicle+1
