‘Mass shooting’ at children’s birthday party ‘leaves several in hospital’ after gunman opens fire at Dairy Queen
A horror shooting broke out at a Dairy Queen on Saturday night leaving ‘multiple people in hospital’.
Vice Mayor Jason Lee confirmed the incident via Facebook describing it as a ‘mass shooting at a child’s birthday party.’
Sources have said that shots were fired near the Dairy Queen on Thornton Road in Stockton, California.
Videos shared to the Citizen app and social media show a huge response from emergency services close to the fast food restaurant in Stockton, California.
Police tape sealed off the area around the eatery.
ABC10 was on the scene and reported that multiple people have been taken to hospital.
Police are investigating a shooting in Stockton, California
The shooting happened near Lucille Avenue and Thornton Road
Police said that some victims have been taken to the hospital. The number and their condition was not released
‘The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a shooting in the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton. Several victims have been transported to local hospitals,’ police posted on Facebook.
‘This remains an active scene, and deputies are working to gather additional details. Information is still being confirmed and will be released as it becomes available,’ the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office added.
Police have not disclosed the number of victims or their conditions.
Officers have warned residents to stay out of the area.
Stockton is located on the San Joaquin River in central California.
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