STOCKTON, Calif. — A tragic mass shooting disrupted a child’s birthday celebration in California, leaving four dead, including three children, according to officials on Sunday. The incident also wounded 11 people, among them a 9-year-old.

According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting occurred around 6 p.m. at a strip mall shopping center in Stockton, California.

Authorities revealed that the victims who lost their lives were aged 8, 9, 14, and 21 years old.

Among the injured is a 9-year-old who is currently in fair condition, as reported by Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center. The hospital issued a statement saying:

“Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center received three patients following the shooting in North Stockton. Two adults are being treated here—one with minor injuries and another who is undergoing surgery. A 9-year-old child also arrived at the emergency department and is reported to be in fair condition,” stated a hospital spokesperson. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are actively searching for the suspect or suspects responsible, promising to bring them to justice.

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