Authorities in California are urging witnesses of a deadly shooting at a child’s birthday party to come forward as the search for suspects extends into another day. The tragic incident took place Saturday evening at a banquet hall in Stockton when gunfire erupted, leading to the deaths of three children ages 8, 9, and 14, alongside a 21-year-old adult. San Joaquin County Sheriff Patrick Withrow indicated that law enforcement believes there may have been multiple shooters, with the chaos spilling outside.
Eleven more individuals were injured, some in critical condition, highlighting the horrific nature of the attack. The absence of any known suspects by Sunday evening has prompted a call for public assistance. This is a time for our community to show that we will not put up with this type of behavior, Sheriff Withrow stated, urging anyone with information, photos, or videos from the scene to contact the police.
Investigators believe the shooting was a targeted incident, but details regarding any identified targets remain undisclosed. Witness Roscoe Brown, relating to the family who organized the party to celebrate a 2-year-old’s birthday, expressed disbelief at the senseless violence directed towards children.
Brown’s family members were among the victims; he lamented, Who would come and do that to some kids, you know? You can’t shoot up a party. That’s senseless.
Emmanuel Lopez revealed heartbreakingly that his brother, Susano Archuleta, was among those killed, while his 9-year-old daughter is fighting for her life after being shot in the head.
Stockton, with a population of 320,000 residents about 80 miles east of San Francisco, reported a significant homicide rate, with this event contributing to the growing concern over community safety. Hours after the shooting, five individuals were arrested on unrelated weapons charges, although there was no evidence connecting them to the banquet hall shootings.
Mayor Christina Fugazi expressed profound sorrow over the loss of young victims and the implications for their families, highlighting the deep emotional impact on the community. They should be writing their Christmas lists right now... It breaks my heart, she said, shedding light on the tragic interruption of innocent lives.
Eleven more individuals were injured, some in critical condition, highlighting the horrific nature of the attack. The absence of any known suspects by Sunday evening has prompted a call for public assistance. This is a time for our community to show that we will not put up with this type of behavior, Sheriff Withrow stated, urging anyone with information, photos, or videos from the scene to contact the police.
Investigators believe the shooting was a targeted incident, but details regarding any identified targets remain undisclosed. Witness Roscoe Brown, relating to the family who organized the party to celebrate a 2-year-old’s birthday, expressed disbelief at the senseless violence directed towards children.
Brown’s family members were among the victims; he lamented, Who would come and do that to some kids, you know? You can’t shoot up a party. That’s senseless.
Emmanuel Lopez revealed heartbreakingly that his brother, Susano Archuleta, was among those killed, while his 9-year-old daughter is fighting for her life after being shot in the head.
Stockton, with a population of 320,000 residents about 80 miles east of San Francisco, reported a significant homicide rate, with this event contributing to the growing concern over community safety. Hours after the shooting, five individuals were arrested on unrelated weapons charges, although there was no evidence connecting them to the banquet hall shootings.
Mayor Christina Fugazi expressed profound sorrow over the loss of young victims and the implications for their families, highlighting the deep emotional impact on the community. They should be writing their Christmas lists right now... It breaks my heart, she said, shedding light on the tragic interruption of innocent lives.
