4 dead, 11 injured in shooting at child’s birthday party in California
Police appealed to the public for help in finding the person responsible for the shooting in the city of Stockton near Sacramento
Authorities in California asked the public for tips on Sunday in finding the person responsible for a shooting that left four people dead at a family gathering at a banquet hall in Stockton and wounded many more.
Faith leaders in the Stockton area were planning an afternoon vigil to honour the dead and pray for the 15 people who were wounded.
The victims who died were aged eight, nine, 14 and 21, said Heather Brent, a spokeswoman for the San Joaquin County sheriff’s office. Early indications “suggest this may have been a targeted incident”, Brent said during a news conference at the scene.
Local officials said the suspected shooter has not been caught and pleaded with the public for help. Detectives were still working to identify a possible motive.
“If you have any information as to this individual, reach out immediately. If you are this individual, turn yourself in immediately,” San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas said.
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office said he had been informed.