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\nPhoto: AFP \/ Andri Tambunan\n<\/p>\n
Four people have died after 14 people were shot at a family gathering in Stockton, Northern California on Saturday night.<\/p>\n
San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said early indications suggested the shooting may have been a targeted incident.<\/p>\n
The shooting took place at a child’s birthday party, Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee said in a Facebook post.<\/p>\n
“I am in contact with staff and public safety officials to understand exactly what happened, and I will be pushing for answers,” he said.<\/p>\n
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\nStockton, California, is east of San Francisco and south of Sacramento.
\nPhoto: Google maps\n<\/p>\n
Police said they received reports shortly before 6pm local time of a shooting that occurred near the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton.<\/p>\n
“We can confirm at this time that approximately 14 individuals were struck by gunfire and four victims have been confirmed deceased,” San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said in a post on X.<\/p>\n
“This is a very active and ongoing investigation, and information remains limited. Early indications suggest this may be a targeted incident and investigators are exploring all possibilities.”<\/p>\n
Authorities have not provided any details about a shooter.<\/p>\n
– Reuters<\/p>\n
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