A shooting at a child’s birthday gathering in Stockton, California, on November 29, 2025, left four people dead and 13 others injured, according to subsequent reports. The incident prompted an extensive investigation and renewed concern about gun violence affecting families and local communities.
What Happened in Stockton?
Authorities received reports of gunfire shortly before 6 p.m. local time at a venue on Lucile Avenue in Stockton, in San Joaquin County. The gathering was reportedly being held to celebrate a young child’s birthday.
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that four people had died. The victims included three children and one adult, according to later reports. Thirteen other people were injured.
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