BREAKING: At least 4 dead…

Stockton, California — A child’s birthday celebration turned tragic when gunfire broke out, leaving at least four people dead and ten others injured, according to early reports. The gathering had been filled with balloons, cake, and children playing when the sudden shots caused panic. Witnesses said parents quickly pulled children to the ground and tried to shield them as chaos spread. Some neighbors initially thought the noise was fireworks, but screams and cries for help soon followed. Police and medical teams arrived within minutes, securing the area and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals.