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Four killed in shooting at child’s birthday party in California

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At least four people have been killed in a mass shooting at a child’s birthday party in California.

Ten others were injured in the shooting at a restaurant on Saturday evening, in the state’s northern city of Stockton.

A suspect is still on the loose and police say they believe the shooting may have been “targeted”.

Local police say the victims include adults and children. The conditions of the injured have not been confirmed.

The San Joaquin county sheriff’s office said the shooting happened shortly before 18:00 local time, while spokesperson Heather Brent described the incident as “unfathomable”.

A statement continued: “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.

“Detectives are actively working to determine the circumstances leading up to this tragedy.”

Stockton’s vice mayor Jason Lee wrote on social media: “I am devastated and angry to learn about the mass shooting at a child’s birthday party.

“A birthday party should never be a place where families fear for their lives.”

A statement from California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office said he had been “briefed on the horrific shooting” and was monitoring developments.


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