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- Manhunt continues for ‘multiple shooters’ who killed 4 at toddler’s birthday party as FBI offers $50K reward (foxnews.com)
Manhunt Continues for Suspects in Stockton Mass Shooting; Four Dead, Including Three Children
Stockton, CA – A somber cloud hangs over Stockton as authorities continue a manhunt for suspects involved in a horrific mass shooting that claimed the lives of four individuals, including three children, over the weekend. Law enforcement officials indicate there were likely multiple shooters in the incident, which also left eleven people injured.
The FBI has stepped in, offering a substantial $50,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of a suspect or suspects. The victims, aged 8, 9, 14, and 21, were tragically attending a 2-year-old’s birthday party when the violence erupted. Witnesses described the terrifying moment gunshots began as guests gathered around to cut the cake.
Patrice Williams, who organized the party for her daughter, recounted the harrowing experience. “As we got ready to start cutting her cake, everyone started gathering around and cutting the cake and all we heard were gunshots.
Everybody just dove to the ground. It was just unexpected.
I don’t know what happened. I’m just so shocked and lost and speechless.”
Overcome with grief, Williams added, “I just want to say I’m sorry to all the mothers out there that lost their kids at my birthday party.”
Among the injured were Williams’ sister, a cousin, and three of her friends, highlighting the devastating reach of the attack within the community.
Sheriff Patrick Withrow of the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Monday that “there appears to be multiple shooters,” though no suspects have been publicly identified at this time. Williams expressed her raw anger and sorrow, stating, “They deserve to be in jail.
They deserve to go to hell. I’m sorry, but I just … it’s not respectable.
It’s a kids’ party.”
Authorities are actively pursuing leads, urging the community to come forward with any tips, video footage, or witness accounts that could aid detectives in identifying and locating those responsible for what the sheriff’s office has unequivocally labeled a “horrific act.” The investigation remains ongoing as Stockton grapples with the aftermath of this senseless tragedy.