A tragic shooting occurred in Stockton, northern California, during a family celebration, leading to the deaths of four individuals and injuring 14 others. This was reported by Reuters.
According to Stockton's deputy mayor, Jason Lee, the shooting took place at a children's birthday party.
“I am communicating with law enforcement and public safety officials to fully understand what happened,” he stated in a Facebook post.
The police received reports of the shooting around 6 PM local time (4 AM Kyiv time).
“Currently, we can confirm that approximately 14 individuals were injured by gunfire, and four victims have been pronounced dead,” stated the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office on social media.
The post added that the investigation is ongoing, and information remains limited. “Preliminary evidence suggests that this may have been a targeted incident, and investigators are exploring all possibilities,” it said.
Authorities have not provided any details about the shooter, according to Reuters.