Stockton Grieves After Birthday Party Shooting Kills Four People
The New York Times••general
Key Points:
- A shooting at a 2-year-old’s birthday party in Stockton, California, resulted in four deaths, including three children aged 8, 8, and 14, with the scene marked by disturbing images such as a blood-soaked pink unicorn and numerous shell casings.
- Among the victims was Amari Peterson, a high school freshman athlete, whose father expressed deep grief and existential questioning following the loss.
- Despite Stockton's history of gang violence, the community was shocked by the targeting of children, and nearly a month after the November 29 shooting, no arrests have been made, even with a reward for information now totaling $130,000.
- Residents of Stockton are grappling with the tragedy while seeking ways to
