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Sheriff: Masked Gunmen Fired 50 Rounds From At Least Five Guns in Stockton Birthday-Party Attack

Investigators expect a lengthy, evidence-driven hunt for multiple suspects.

Investigators with the San Joaquin Sheriff’s Department collect evidence at the site of a  a mass shooting at a children’s party in Stockton. 
A memorial to the young victims of a mass shooting in Stockton. (Dec. 9, 2025)
A vigil on Nov. 30, 2025 in Stockton, Calif., for the victims of a shooting at a family party.
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Overview

  • Authorities said multiple shooters in dark clothing and face coverings opened fire at a crowded banquet hall, killing four people, including three children.
  • Detectives recovered about 50 shell casings, indicating at least five firearms were used, but officials have released no suspect descriptions beyond the masks and clothing.
  • The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is leading a multi-agency probe with the FBI, ATF, U.S. Justice Department and Stockton Police, and no arrests have been made.
  • Investigators reported roughly 50 anonymous tips and emphasized tipster confidentiality as rewards tied to the case total about $130,000 from several groups.
  • Firearms found on a nearby rooftop have not been confirmed as linked to the shooting, and city leaders and victims’ families urged public cooperation and renewed investment in violence prevention.