Rabat – A mass shooting at a child’s birthday party in California killed at least four people, including children.
The shooting took place at a banquet hall on Saturday in Stockton, California.
Ten people were injured during the shooting, which authorities said may have been a “targeted attack.”
A suspect is still on the loose, according to converging reports. Al Jazeera said authorities have yet to release information about the attacker’s identity or the motive behind the attack.
Spoksperson for the San Joaquin County sheriff’s office said the victims included both children and adults.
Heather Brent said authorities are still exploring all possibilities and motives behind the attack.
Mayor Christina Fugazi condemned the attack, describing it as “unacceptable.”
“Families should be together instead of at the hospital, standing next to their loved one, praying that they survive,” Fugazi said.
According to Mass Shooting Tracker, the US recorded at least 453 mass shootings in 2025. Mass shootings since 2013 have reached over 6,900 incidents.
Mass shootings take place in many places across the US, including schools.
According to CNN data, the number of mass shootings at schools reached at least 70 in the US as of November 25.The year 2024 recorded the highest number of mass shootings at schools, with 78 attacks. The lowest number recorded was in 2008, with 18 attacks.
