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At least four people were killed and 14 others injured in the alleged mob attack shooting During a family gathering at a banquet hall in Stockton, Californiathe sheriff’s office said.
The suspect in the shooting remains at large.
The shooting happened around 6 p.m. Pacific time at a banquet hall near the 1900 block of Lucille Avenue, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Heather Brent said in a briefing.
Stockton Deputy Mayor Jason Lee said the “mass shooting” happened at a child’s birthday party.
“An ice cream shop should never be a place where families fear for their lives,” Mr Lee said.
Mr Brent did not confirm details of the incident, but said early indications “indicate that this may have been a targeted incident”.
No arrests have been made so far, Mr. Brent said.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said: “We can confirm at this time that approximately 14 people were struck by gunfire, and four victims have been confirmed dead.”
“This is a very active and ongoing investigation, and information is limited. Early indications suggest this may have been a targeted incident, and investigators are exploring all possibilities.”
“We are urging anyone with information, video footage, or who witnessed any part of this incident to contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office immediately,” it says.
The office of California Governor Gavin Newsom said he was aware of the shooting.
There were no details on the suspect’s motive or the circumstances that led to the shooting were unclear.
The shooting occurred inside the banquet hall, which shares a parking lot with other businesses.
The victims were taken to hospitals for treatment.