URGENT UPDATE: Two individuals are hospitalized following a drive-by shooting that erupted in Stockton last night. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. in the 700 block of Gertrude Avenue, according to reports from the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities confirm that responding deputies arrived at the scene to find a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds. Eyewitness accounts indicate that as many as ten gunshots rang out during the violent episode, leaving the community shaken and raising urgent concerns about public safety.
Details surrounding the incident remain unclear. Witnesses described the victims as potentially targeted, but it is still unknown whether this was a deliberate attack or a random act of violence. The Stockton Police have not disclosed the extent of the injuries sustained by the victims, who were swiftly transported to a local hospital for treatment.
This shocking event has prompted the sheriff’s office to ask the public to avoid the area as they conduct a thorough investigation into the motives and potential suspects involved. As officials continue to piece together the circumstances, they are urging anyone with information to contact their non-emergency line at 209-468-4400.
The drive-by shooting adds to the growing tension in Stockton, just weeks after a tragic mass shooting at a toddler’s birthday party that left four dead and thirteen injured. Authorities have confirmed that there is currently no known connection between the two incidents, but the community is left grappling with the aftermath of this violence.
As this situation develops, residents are advised to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to uncovering the truth behind this latest shooting and ensuring that justice is served.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to follow this breaking story.
