2025 Stockton shooting

2025 Stockton shooting
Interactive map of 2025 Stockton shooting
Location	37°59′38″N121°19′26″W / 37.9940°N 121.3240°W / 37.9940; -121.3240 San Joaquin County, California, US
Date	November 29, 2025 c.6:00 p.m. (PT)
Attack type	Mass shooting, Pedicide
Deaths	4
Injured	11
Motive	Under investigation

On November 29, 2025, a gang shooting during a family event at a banquet hall killed four people and injured eleven others near Stockton, California, United States. ^[1] The shooting reportedly occurred during a child's birthday party. ^[2] The victims' ages ranged from juvenile to adult. ^[3] No arrests were made, although police engaged in a pursuit with two male suspects. ^[4] The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said in a Twitter post that early indications suggest the shooting may be targeted. ^[5]

Background

Before the shooting, a family gathering for a children's birthday party was taking place in a banquet hall on the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in unincorporated San Joaquin County just outside of Stockton city limits. ^[6]

Shooting

Just before 6:00 p.m., the first 911 calls came through of a shooting that occured on Thornton Road north of Stockton. Deputies of the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office responded and described the scene as a "critical" shooting. ^{[6] [7]}

Victims

Four people were killed and eleven others were injured. Initially, the number of injuries was reported to be 10, but another victim was found a day later. The people killed were not identified, but their ages were identified as 8, 9, 14 and 21. ^[6]

Reactions

In a Facebook post regarding the shooting, Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee stated,

"Tonight, my heart is heavy in a way that’s hard to put into words. As Vice Mayor of Stockton — and as someone who grew up in this community — I am devastated and angry to learn about the mass shooting at a child’s birthday party. An ice cream shop should never be a place where families fear for their lives" ^[8]

In a X post regarding the shooting, Governor Gavin Newsom’s press office stated.

“>>@CAGovernor Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the horrific shooting in Stockton. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (@Cal_OES) is monitoring this evolving situation and coordinating with local law enforcement.” ^[9]

See also

• Stockton schoolyard shooting
• Stockton serial shootings
• Mass shootings in the United States
• List of shootings in California
• List of mass shootings in the United States in 2025

References

1. "4 dead, 10 hurt in Stockton shooting". KXTV. November 29, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
2. "Several wounded in shooting at child's birthday party in Stockton". KTVU. November 29, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
3. "Shooting at child's birthday party in Stockton leaves 4 dead, several others hurt". KNBC. November 29, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
4. "Four Killed, at Least Fourteen Injured in Mass Shooting at Child's Birthday Party in Stockton". Citizen. November 29, 2025. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
5. @SJSheriff (November 29, 2025). "***INFORMATIONAL UPDATE*** SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE Shortly before 6:00 p.m., our dispatch center received reports of a shooting that occurred near the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton. We can confirm at this time that approximately 14 individuals were struck by gunfire, and four victims have been confirmed deceased. 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. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and everyone impacted by this senseless violence. We are urging anyone with information, video footage, or who may have witnessed any part of this incident to contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office immediately. Community assistance is vital in helping us identify those responsible and bring justice to the victims and their loved ones. Additional updates will be provided as soon as information can be confirmed. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a shooting in the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton. Several victims have been transported to local hospitals. This remains an active scene, and deputies are working to gather additional details. Information is still being confirmed and will be released as it becomes available. We will provide updates as the investigation progresses. Please stay out of the area" (Tweet). Retrieved November 29, 2025– via Twitter.
6. "Mass shooting kills 4 in Stockton, 3 of them children: What we know". Stocktonia News. November 30, 2025. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
7. "Four killed and 11 wounded in shooting at child's party in California, officials say". The Guardian. November 30, 2025. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
8. "4 killed, several wounded in shooting at child's birthday party in Stockton". KTVU. November 29, 2025. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
9. Newsom, Gavin (11/29/2025). "X post from Governor of California regarding Stockton Ca".{{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)