The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that reportedly occurred Saturday evening in Stockton, California. Several victims have been transported to local hospitals,the Sheriff's office reported.
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, the agency said, asking for people to stay out of the area. The shooting occurred near a Dairy Queen and other businesses along Thornton Road, but the circumstances remain unclear. The Stockton Record, part of the USA TODAY Network, will update as more information becomes available.
"Tonight, my heart is heavy in a way that's hard to put into words," Stockton Vice Mayor Jason Lee posted on Facebook shortly after 7 p.m. "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."
"Violence touched my life as a young person, and seeing our own children, parents, and neighbors go through this shakes me deeply. Stockton is my home. These are our families. This is our community," he continued. "I am in contact with staff and public safety officials to understand exactly what happened, and I will be pushing for answers. Our community deserves to know the truth, and the families impacted deserve justice and every resource available to support them."
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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