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Summary of the Stockton, California Birthday-Party Shooting Article
Victim Identified
The 14-year-old boy killed during a mass shooting at a child’s birthday party in Stockton, California, has been identified as Amari Peterson. His family created a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses and described him as a bright, loved, and promising young soul who was “in the wrong place at the wrong time.”
About Amari
He played football and basketball.
He was a brother, son, and cousin.
His family emphasized he was not involved in gang activity and had been looking into colleges.
He was simply attending a 2-year-old’s birthday party when the shooting occurred.
The Shooting
Took place on Nov. 29 at a banquet hall in Stockton.
Around 100 people were gathered for the party.
15 people were injured.
Four people died:
Children aged 8, 9, and 14
A 21-year-old man, identified as Susano Archuleta
The motive remains unclear; early indications suggest it may have been a targeted incident, but investigators are exploring all possibilities.
Community and Official Responses
Families and community members describe the attack as “senseless.”
A relative of two child victims asked, “Who would come and do that to some kids?”
The 8-year-old victim was a student in the Stockton Unified School District.
Superintendent Michelle Rodriguez expressed deep sorrow and support for the family.
Multiple agencies — the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, California DOJ, ATF, and FBI — are investigating.
Officials urged the community to support one another and not be divided by the tragedy.
Local Leaders React
Stockton Mayor Christina Fugazi said she “could not sleep” after hearing the news.
She described the trauma experienced by survivors and families as unimaginable and long-lasting, saying children witnessed things “no child should ever see.”
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