Conflicting statements emerged about the setting, with officials noting a family gathering and a birthday-party context reported on social media, though the police clarified the scene and confirmed victims ranged from youths to adults.

State authorities, including Cal OES, are coordinating with local law enforcement to manage the response as officials describe a strong public safety effort.

Victims were transported to local hospitals, with ages ranging from minors to adults, while authorities withheld immediate updates on each condition.

The Stockton mass shooting at a family gathering in a banquet hall left multiple victims and, as of now, a suspect is still at large, with authorities treating the incident as targeted and the investigation very active.

Initial reports indicate several children and adults were among the victims, and investigators are pursuing the possibility that the attack was targeted.

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Community impact is at the forefront as Thanksgiving weekend adds urgency to restoring safety and unity, with residents emphasizing resilience despite the tragedy.

The Stockton incident occurred on a Saturday evening at a banquet hall where a family gathering was taking place, resulting in at least four fatalities and ten wounded.

Public-facing updates include a brief video timestamp noting the ongoing coverage of the incident.

Stockton lies about 64 kilometers south of Sacramento, and reporters from CNN and AP describe the investigation as unsettled and actively unfolding.

Crime Stoppers has set up a tip line for anonymous information to assist investigators.

Some social posts attributed to Stockton’s Vice-Mayor claimed the event occurred at a children’s birthday party, a detail officials have not formally confirmed.