Four people were killed and ten others wounded in a mass shooting in Stockton, California, on Saturday night, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. Authorities have described the incident as "targeted" and say the investigation remains ongoing.

"Approximately 14 individuals were struck by gunfire, and four victims have been confirmed deceased," the sheriff's office said in a statement posted to social media. Details remain limited as detectives work to determine the circumstances behind the violence.

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The shooting took place at a child’s birthday party, Stockton’s vice mayor Jason Lee said in a Facebook post. “I am in contact with staff and public safety officials to understand exactly what happened, and I will be pushing for answers,” he said.

Police reported receiving calls shortly before 6 pm about a shooting near the 1900 block of Lucile Avenue in Stockton, roughly 50 miles east of San Francisco. The gunfire erupted inside a banquet hall that shares a parking lot with several nearby businesses.

Law enforcement officials are calling on the public to assist in the investigation by providing any video footage or eyewitness accounts that could shed light on what happened. "Early indications suggest this may be a targeted incident, and investigators are exploring all possibilities," the sheriff’s office noted.

"We are urging anyone with information, video footage, or who may have witnessed any part of this incident to contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office immediately."

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has been briefed on the shooting, according to a statement released by his office on social media. The incident adds to a growing list of gun violence cases across the state, intensifying calls for greater accountability and prevention efforts.

As the investigation unfolds, Stockton joins other US cities grappling with the human toll of targeted shootings and escalating gun violence.

This incident comes shortly after US President Donald Trump announced Thursday the death of Sarah Beckstrom, one of two National Guard troops who were shot near the White House on Wednesday.  Speaking during a video call with US troops to mark Thanksgiving, Trump described Beckstrom as a "highly respected, young, magnificent person." He said he had received the news of her passing shortly before joining the call.

The attack occurred around 2:15 pm local time near the intersection of 17th and I Streets NW, just a few blocks from the White House. Trump was in Florida at the time of the incident, which prompted a temporary White House lockdown and a large-scale response from federal and local law enforcement agencies.

The soldiers were participating in a high-visibility patrol when the suspect approached and opened fire, according to Metropolitan Police Assistant Chief Jeff Carroll. Following an exchange of gunfire, other Guard members subdued the attacker.