In Stockton, California, a tragic mass shooting on Saturday resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including three children. Authorities are now revealing more details about the incident as efforts to apprehend those responsible intensify.

The FBI has joined forces with several regional agencies to track down the perpetrators. The search is ongoing, with law enforcement agencies dedicating significant resources to the manhunt.

“This is our top priority,” stated Heather Brent, the Public Information Officer for the San Joaquin Sheriff’s Department. “Our focus is on locating the suspect, and our efforts will continue until we achieve that goal.”

To encourage public cooperation, the FBI has announced a reward of up to $50,000 for any information leading to an arrest or conviction in connection to the shooting.

The FBI is now offering up to $50,000 for information that leads to arrests or convictions.

“They do believe at this time that there is more than one person involved,” said Brent.

At least 100 people gathered at the event space on Saturday to celebrate a 2-year-old girl’s birthday. On Monday, the girl’s mother spoke for the first time.

“As we got ready to start cutting her cake, everyone started gathering around and cutting the cake and all we heard were gunshots. Everybody just dove to the ground. It was just unexpected. I don’t know what happened. I’m just so shocked and lost and speechless. I just want to say I’m sorry to all the mothers out there that lost their kids at my birthday party,” said Patrice Williams.

The victims ages are 8,9,14 and 21 years old.

“My daughters dad’s niece, both his nieces passed away. My sister actually got shot. My cousin got shot. My son’s friend got shot. Three of my friends got shot. My friend’s baby dad got shot and killed,” said Williams.

The family of the 14-year-old victim identified him as Amari Peterson. A teen who loved sports. His family making it clear on a GoFundMe account that was created for his funeral expenses that he was “not involved in any gang activity.”

“They believe this was a targeted incident. They are not calling it gang related, but they have seen that information online and again they are exploring that information,” said Brent.

At least 10 bullets hit a nearby home. Brandon Hernandez lives in Stockton. He was in his bedroom when three bullets went through his walls missing him and his dog Rocky by inches.

“Really scared about this. It’s really bad,” said Hernandez.

Brandon said he ran to the back to hide with his girlfriend as the shooting continued for at least 5 minutes.

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