Four people were killed and 10 others injured during a family gathering in Stockton, California, on Saturday night in what police described as a “targeted incident.”
The shooting happened inside a banquet hall just before 6:00 pm, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Heather Brent told reporters.
The victims, ranging from “juveniles to adults,” were rushed to local hospitals, Brent said, noting that details about the incident remain limited.
“What we have confirmed at this time is that there was a banquet hall where a family was celebrating. We have 14 victims of this shooting. Four of those are deceased,” Brent said.
“Early indications suggest that this may be a targeted incident. Investigators are exploring all possibilities at this time.”
The sheriff’s office urged the public to help investigators by sharing any information or footage. Detectives are “working to determine the circumstances leading up to this tragedy,” the office said in a social media post.
“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,” it added.
No suspect has been identified. California Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the shooting.
According to the Gun Violence Archive, which defines a mass shooting as four or more people shot, there have been 504 mass shootings in the US so far this year, including this incident.
(AFP)