Stockton California Shooting 2025: 3 Children Killed at Birthday Party – Suspect Hunt & Community Response
Updated: December 01, 2025 | Daily Trending News 360 – U.S. Crime News
A happy child’s birthday party became a nightmare. The Stockton California shooting 2025 killed three children and one adult. Eleven others were hurt. The gunman escaped and remains free.
The attack happened Saturday night in a banquet hall. About 100 to 150 people attended. It was a family event in northern Stockton, 40 miles south of Sacramento. First responders rushed to the scene near a Dairy Queen.
What We Know About the Victims
Victims were ages 8, 9, 14, and 21. Children and adults were shot. Names are not public yet. Hospitals treated the wounded. Conditions are unknown.
Sheriff Patrick Withrow spoke Sunday. He called the suspects “animals.” He drove eight hours to lead the hunt. “We need tips from everyone,” he said. Call with any detail.
• Time: Just before 6 p.m. Saturday
• Location: Banquet hall parking lot
• Attendees: 100-150 for child’s birthday
• Dead: 3 kids (8,9,14), 1 adult (21)
• Hurt: 11, conditions unknown
Source: San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office
Targeted Attack? Investigation Underway
Early signs point to a targeted hit. It was not random. Motive is unclear. Gang ties are possible but unconfirmed. Detectives explore all leads.
The hall shares a lot with businesses. Witnesses heard shots. Chaos spread fast. Families fled in panic. Police sealed the area quickly.
Gavin Newsom Stockton Shooting Response
Governor Gavin Newsom was briefed Sunday. “Our hearts break for Stockton,” he posted on X. His office offers full state support. Mayor Christina Fugazi echoed the grief. “Pray for victims and responders,” she said.
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor, spoke out. “Federal leaders must act now,” she urged. Her group GIFFORDS pushes for reform.
US Mass Shootings 2025: A Growing Crisis
This is the 380th mass shooting this year. Four or more shot counts. Everyday spots turn deadly: schools, stores, parties. January’s Indiana market shooting killed two. August’s NYC lobby attack took a cop’s life. September’s Colorado school wounded teens.
Experts blame easy gun access. Calls for bans grow. But laws stall in Congress. Communities like Stockton pay the price. Parents fear family events now. “No place is safe,” one local said.
Community Mourns: Vigils and Calls for Justice
Stockton rallies Sunday. Vigils lit candles. Families shared stories. “Hold your kids tight,” a mom said. Schools add counselors. Businesses close early.
Sheriff Withrow vows justice. “We will catch them.” Tips pour in. Reward funds start. Healing begins amid pain. Stockton stands strong.
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