In a sobering development from Stockton, Police Chief Stanley McFadden has addressed a daytime shooting that left six adults wounded. The incident, as reported on social media, occurred on Friday at approximately 2:10 p.m., near Edison High School. The victims, none of whom succumbed to their injuries, were able to reach safety, either by self-transport or with assistance to local hospitals.
Reflecting the keen interest of the Stockton Police Department to swiftly resolve this matter, Chief McFadden urged the public to aid the investigation. “We are asking for the public’s help—if you saw something, heard something, or have video footage from the area, please come forward,” he emphasized, directing those who can help to reach out to Crimestoppers at (209)946-0600. Even though the assailants have yet to be apprehended and motives unclear, authorities are treating this incident not as a random act, but as one targeted.
The aftermath of such violent outbreaks, especially in proximity to learning institutions and local commerce, reverberates through the community. “This kind of violence, especially so close to our schools and local businesses, is deeply troubling,” the Chief acknowledged in the post available on the Stockton Police Department’s Facebook page. In the wake of fear and unrest that pervade, he extended an assurance of solidarity and commitment to the residents…