On Saturday night, a shooting erupted at a banquet hall on Lucille Avenue in Stockton, California, where a child’s birthday party was being held. Four people were killed and ten others were seriously injured. The motive for the shooting and the identity of the shooter are unknown. According to officials, a total of 14 people were shot, four of whom died in the hospital. The injured were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. People at the scene said, “At first, we thought it was fireworks at a birthday party. Then we realized it was gunfire.” City Deputy Mayor Jason Lee wrote on Facebook, “My heart is heavy today. I am saddened and angry by this mass shooting at a child’s birthday party. Our community deserves to know the truth, and the families of the victims deserve justice and every possible support.” 3 photos from the aftermath of the attack… Deputy Mayor says shooting at a birthday party is horrifying. Deputy Mayor Jason Lee said, “A birthday party should never be a place where families fear for their lives. It’s horrifying. As a leader, seeing my own people go through this shakes me to the core.” He added, “I’m in touch with the staff and officers to understand what happened, and I will try to get answers. Tonight, I express my condolences, prayers, and love to the families who are going through this pain.” The victims include both children and adults. According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office (SJCSO), the victims include both children and adults. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Heather Brent said, “Initial indications suggest this is a premeditated attack. Our first priority at this time is to identify the shooter.” ———————– Read this news also… Drone attack on Russian oil tankers ‘Viraat’ and ‘Kairos’: Ukraine took responsibility for the attack, said – they used to transport Russian oil by flying flags of other countries. Two Russian oil ships (tankers) were attacked by an underwater drone (Sea Baby) in the Black Sea on Saturday. Ukraine has taken responsibility for this attack. Both ships are considered part of Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’. Read the full news…
