Several people were taken to the hospital after a shooting in San Joaquin County on Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office. Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee said in a statement a “mass shooting” took place at a child’s birthday party, but law enforcement officials are yet to confirm how many people were shot or what led to the shooting. The shooting took place in the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said. The scene is near several businesses, where multiple agencies have responded. It is unclear how severe the victims’ injuries are. The shooting is still under investigation and the scene is still active. “Tonight, my heart is heavy in a way that’s hard to put into words. As Vice Mayor of Stockton — and as someone who grew up in this community — I am devastated and angry to learn about the mass shooting at a child’s birthday party. An ice cream shop should never be a place where families fear for their lives,” Lee said in his statement. This is a developing story. A KCRA 3 crew is gathering more information. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel

STOCKTON, Calif. —

Several people were taken to the hospital after a shooting in San Joaquin County on Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office. Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee said in a statement a “mass shooting” took place at a child’s birthday party, but law enforcement officials are yet to confirm how many people were shot or what led to the shooting.

The shooting took place in the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said. The scene is near several businesses, where multiple agencies have responded.

It is unclear how severe the victims’ injuries are.

The shooting is still under investigation and the scene is still active.

“Tonight, my heart is heavy in a way that’s hard to put into words. As Vice Mayor of Stockton — and as someone who grew up in this community — I am devastated and angry to learn about the mass shooting at a child’s birthday party. An ice cream shop should never be a place where families fear for their lives,” Lee said in his statement.

This is a developing story. A KCRA 3 crew is gathering more information.

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