"Four people have died after 14 people were shot at a family gathering in northern California on Saturday night, police said. Heather Brent, a spokesperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff's office, said children and adults were among the victims of the shooting at Stockton. Approximately 14 individuals were struck by gunfire, and four victims have been confirmed deceased, San Joaquin County Sheriff's office said on social media, adding that information about the shooting was limited."
"The sheriff's office said detectives were working to determine the circumstances leading up to this tragedy. Early indications suggest this may be a targeted incident, and investigators are exploring all possibilities, it said. The shooting took place at a child's birthday party, Stockton's vice mayor Jason Lee said in a Facebook post. I am in contact with staff and public safety officials to understand exactly what happened, and I will be pushing for answers, he said."
Four people were killed and approximately 14 people were shot at a family gathering in Stockton, northern California, on Saturday night. Children and adults were among those struck by gunfire. The shooting occurred inside a banquet hall near the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue that shares a parking lot with other businesses. Several victims were taken to hospital and authorities did not immediately provide additional information about victim conditions. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said detectives were working to determine the circumstances and that early indications suggest a targeted incident. Investigators are urging anyone with information or video footage to contact the sheriff's office.
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