Why it matters:
Gun violence continues across the U.S., with thousands killed in churches, schools, and public gatherings.
The big picture:
In October 2025, a school shooting in Mississippi claimed seven lives and left 18 others injured. Earlier, in August, a shooting at a church and Catholic school in Minneapolis resulted in three deaths and 30 injuries. These incidents have once again heightened concerns over gun regulation in the United States.
Key points:
- The shooting took place at a child birthday's party.
- 4 have been killed and 10 wounded, so far.
- As the Sheriff's office spokesperson has said, the early indications show that this may be a "targeted incident".
What he's saying:
Vice Mayor of Stockton, Jason Lee has wrote in his facebook account:
“Tonight, my heart is heavy in a way that’s hard to put into words”.
“As Vice Mayor of Stockton — and as someone who grew up in this community — I am devastated and angry to learn about the mass shooting at a child’s birthday party. An ice cream shop should never be a place where families fear for their lives.”
"Violence touched my life as a young person, and seeing our own children, parents, and neighbors go through this shakes me deeply. Stockton is my home. These are our families. This is our community".
"Our community deserves to know the truth, and the families impacted deserve justice and every resource available to support them."
Go deeper:
Four Killed, 12 Injured in Mississippi School Shooting
Two Children Killed in Minneapolis Church and Catholic School Shooting
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