California birthday party becomes scene of horror as shooting kills 4

What was meant to be a joyful birthday celebration for a child in California turned into a night of terror, after a mass shooting at a Stockton restaurant left four people dead and ten others injured on Saturday evening.Officials say the gunfire erupted shortly before 18:00 local time in the northern California city, sending families scrambling for cover as chaos swept through the venue. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that both adults and children were among the victims. The conditions of the injured remain unclear.‘Unfathomable’ tragedy shocks communityHeather Brent, spokesperson for the sheriff’s office, described the attack as “unfathomable,” saying investigators were working around the clock to piece together what happened.“This is a very active and ongoing investigation, and information remains limited,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. “Early indications suggest this may be a targeted incident, and investigators are exploring all possibilities. Detectives are actively working ...

• 30 Nov 2025