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Tragic Mass Shooting Claims Four at Stockton Birthday Party

12/4/2025

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A mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, on November 29, 2025, killed four people.
The four killed included 14-year-old Amari Peterson; two other children and a 21-year-old man were victims.
Authorities believe the attack was targeted and involved multiple shooters, and investigations are ongoing.
Patrick Peterson described chaos when gunfire erupted and said he tried to save his son, who had a chest wound.

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Story summary

A mass shooting at a child's birthday party in Stockton, California, on November 29, 2025, killed four people.
The four killed included 14-year-old Amari Peterson; two other children and a 21-year-old man were victims.
Authorities believe the attack was targeted and involved multiple shooters, and investigations are ongoing.
Patrick Peterson described chaos when gunfire erupted and said he tried to save his son, who had a chest wound.