BREAKING: At least 4 dead…

Stockton, California — A child’s birthday party meant to be a joyful milestone descended into chaos and heartbreak when gunfire erupted, leaving at least four people dead and ten others injured, according to early reports from authorities. The celebration had been filled with familiar sights of happiness: colorful balloons tied to fences, a table set with cake and snacks, and children running through the yard laughing. In a matter of moments, that happiness was shattered. Witnesses say the sound of gunshots was so sudden and overwhelming that parents and relatives barely had time to react, desperately pulling children to the ground and shielding them with their bodies as panic spread through the home and surrounding street.

Several neighbors reported that at first they believed the loud noises were fireworks, a common sound during weekend gatherings. That assumption vanished almost instantly when screams and cries for help filled the air. People ran from their homes, some attempting to assist victims while others frantically called emergency services. The street quickly became a scene of confusion and fear, with injured individuals being carried outside and laid on the ground as bystanders tried to offer comfort before first responders arrived. Police and medical teams flooded the area within minutes, working urgently to secure the scene and rush the wounded to nearby hospitals.

Inside the house, families had gathered for what was supposed to be a simple, intimate birthday celebration for a young child. Children were in the middle of opening gifts, music played in the background, and adults chatted nearby. Nothing about the gathering suggested danger, according to those who were there. Investigators are now trying to determine how the situation escalated so violently and whether the attack was targeted or random. Authorities have confirmed that multiple people were struck by gunfire, and the emotional toll on those who survived is already profound.

City officials described the incident as one of the most disturbing events Stockton has faced in recent years, particularly because it unfolded during a children’s event. Community leaders and residents alike are struggling to process how a moment meant to celebrate life turned into a scene of loss and trauma. As the investigation continues, families are left mourning loved ones, children are left with memories no child should carry, and an entire neighborhood is searching for answers — and for a sense of safety that was stolen in an instant.

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