Mass Shooting at Stockton Banquet Hall Leaves Four Dead, Ten Wounded
STOCKTON, Calif. — November 30, 2025 — Four people were killed and 10 others wounded in a mass shooting at a family gathering inside a banquet hall in Stockton, California, on Saturday evening, officials said.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office responded shortly before 6 p.m. to reports of gunfire near the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue. Authorities confirmed that both children and adults were among those shot. Early indications suggest the incident may have been targeted, according to a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office.
The suspect remains at large, prompting an intensive manhunt. San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas stated that law enforcement is doing everything possible to bring the responsible individual to justice. Detectives continue to investigate the motive behind the shooting.
Multiple victims were transported to hospitals, though their conditions have not been disclosed. The FBI is also involved in the ongoing investigation.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the situation, and the state’s Office of Emergency Services is coordinating with local law enforcement agencies.
In a statement, the sheriff’s office expressed condolences to the victims and their families, calling the violence senseless. Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee condemned the shooting, expressing devastation and anger over the attack at what was described as a child’s birthday party, emphasizing that families should not fear for their safety in such settings.
The incident remains under active investigation, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. This is a developing story.
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