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Youth Group Says It Brokered 21-Day Stockton Gang Ceasefire After Birthday-Party Mass Shooting

The foundation says the truce will hold only if city leaders pledge support by Jan. 15.

Overview

  • YPJF says rival gang representatives reached a “conditional epiphany” truce during a late-night meeting on Dec. 12.
  • The group describes conduct rules that include neutral zones at schools and community centers, children and families off-limits, and a suspension of drive-by shootings.
  • Stockton’s mayor and local law enforcement say they were not informed of the meeting, which YPJF argues was kept confidential for safety.
  • Investigators report no arrests in the Nov. 29 attack, with the FBI and ATF assisting, a combined reward near $130,000 for tips, and evidence of about 50 rounds from five weapons fired by multiple masked shooters.
  • YPJF canceled a planned press briefing and warns Stockton’s leaders will bear moral responsibility if they do not commit by the Jan. 15 deadline as the 21-day pause runs through Jan. 2.