Item 1 of 4 Members of the police work at the scene after several people were shot at a family gathering in Stockton, California, U.S. November 29, 2025. REUTERS\/Fred Greaves<\/p>\n
[1\/4]Members of the police work at the scene after several people were shot at a family gathering in Stockton, California, U.S. November 29, 2025. REUTERS\/Fred Greaves Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab<\/a><\/p>\n Nov 29 (Reuters) – Four people died after 14 people were shot at a family gathering in Stockton in northern California on Saturday night, police said.<\/p>\n The shooting took place at a child’s birthday party, Stockton’s Vice Mayor Jason Lee said in a Facebook post.<\/p>\n Sign up here.<\/a><\/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 Police said they received reports shortly before 6:00 p.m. local time (0200 GMT) 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 Reporting by Preetika Parashuraman in Bengaluru; Editing by Michael Perry<\/p>\n Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab<\/a><\/p>\n