Mass shooting rocks Stockton birthday party leaving four dead and ten injured

This story has been updated to reflect more details from the Stockton birthday mass-shooting incident.

Update: Four people were killed and 11 others wounded when the gunfire erupted at the party in Stockton on November 29, authorities said. Shooters, clad in black, fired more than 50 rounds from at least five weapons during a deadly mass shooting.  

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA: Stockton was rocked Saturday night, November 29, by a shooting at a banquet hall that left locals shaken and demanding answers.

Four people were killed and ten others were critically injured. The nightmare unfolded along the 1900 block of Lucille Avenue, just off Thornton Road.

Emergency rooms quickly filled as victims were rushed in from the scene. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office confirmed the location, and officials suggested the shooting may have been targeted, according to sheriff’s spokesperson Heather Brent.

“We can confirm that approximately 14 individuals were struck by gunfire, and four victims have been confirmed deceased,” Brent said. “This is a very active and ongoing investigation, and information remains limited. Early indications suggest this may be a targeted incident, and investigators are exploring all possibilities. Detectives are actively working to determine the circumstances leading up to this tragedy."

Scene unfolds near Dairy Queen in Stockton

Videos captured on the Citizen app and social media illustrated the gravity of the incident. A Dairy Queen near the scene was surrounded by flashing lights, sirens, and police tape.

One video showed police cruisers and ambulances blocking the road, while another captured the flashing lights from a distance. Police scanner reports revealed the tragedy involved young children, including a 9-year-old, a 12-year-old, and a 23-year-old. Dispatchers said the 12-year-old was receiving CPR. Roads around the scene were locked down as first responders worked to manage the chaos.

The Sheriff’s Office later confirmed on Facebook that all victims were transported to local hospitals.

Child’s birthday party turns into shooting tragedy

Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee revealed that the shooting occurred during a child’s birthday celebration at the ice cream shop.

“An ice cream shop should never be a place where families fear for their lives,” Lee said. “Violence touched my life as a young person, and seeing our own children, parents, and neighbors go through this shakes me deeply.”

“Stockton is my home. These are our families. This is our community,” he added. “Our community deserves to know the truth, and the families impacted deserve justice and every resource available to support them. We don’t deserve this, and we will not accept this as our norm.”

e said he is pressing public safety officials for answers. California Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed, and his office said the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is working alongside local authorities.

Police investigate as Stockton community reels

Police have not released details on the victims’ conditions. The Sheriff’s Office said the investigation remains active and that deputies are gathering more information.

An unconfirmed report suggested a possible high-speed chase may be connected to the shooting. Authorities urged anyone with information or video footage to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 209-468-4400.

Stockton, a city of about 320,000 residents, sits along the San Joaquin River in central California, roughly 80 miles east of San Francisco.

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