Two young girls have been identified among the victims killed in Stockton, as officials update the number of those wounded, and a key eyewitness recalls the moment chaos broke out.
Authorities have confirmed the identities of two more victims killed in the Stockton horrific mass shooting that occurred during a child’s birthday party on November 29, 2025.
Among the four people who tragically lost their lives: Journey Rose and Maya Lupian, both 8-year-old third-grade students with their whole futures ahead of them. As of Thursday, December 4, the number of those injured has risen to 13, bringing the total number of victims to 17.
Journey Rose Remembered by Family and School Community
Journey attended Commodore Stockton Skills School. Her family described her as curious and gentle, with interests in art, baking, crafting, and gymnastics. Her mother, Jackie Reotutar, is a special education teacher at Madison Elementary School.
“Journey was a smart girl who loved trivia and solving math games,” Jackie wrote on the family’s fundraising page. “Journey was growing up beautifully and should have had a long life where she could learn and play as much as she pleased.”
Journey is survived by her parents, her 18-year-old sister, and two brothers aged 15 and 10. Stockton Unified School District, where both Journey and her mother were part of the community, issued a public statement expressing condolences.
Maya Lupian Was Set to Turn Nine in December
Maya Lupian was a student at Aspire Apex Academy. Her family confirmed she would have celebrated her ninth birthday on December 13. According to her sister, Yesenia, Maya was the most outgoing child one could meet, known for her energy, kindness, and bright spirit…