US: shooting in California leaves 4 dead and 14 injured

Rome, 30 Nov. (LaPresse) – Four people died and fourteen others were injured following a shooting at a bar in Stockton, California. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident and explained in a post on X that “shortly before 6 p.m., our operations centre received reports of a shooting near Lucile Avenue in Stockton. At this time, we can confirm that 14 people were injured by gunfire and four were pronounced dead. Several people involved have been transported to local hospitals.‘ ’This is a very active and ongoing investigation, and information remains limited,‘ the message released by the authorities continues. ’Early indications suggest this may have been a targeted attack. Investigators are exploring all possibilities and working actively to determine the circumstances that led to this tragedy.” “Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those affected by this senseless violence. We urge anyone with information, footage or who witnessed any part of the incident to contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office immediately. The community’s help is critical in helping us identify those responsible and bring justice to the victims and their loved ones. Further updates will be provided as soon as the information can be confirmed,‘ concludes the social media statement. California Governor Gavin Newsom, according to his press office’s official account, ’has been briefed on the horrific shooting in Stockton‘ and ’the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is monitoring the situation and coordinating with local law enforcement.”