Yesterday in Stockton ended in deadly gunfire when a 21-year-old man was killed, and two other people were wounded in a triple shooting, according to police. Officers were called to the 9500 block of Bancroft Way, where they found three people suffering from gunshot wounds and rushed them to nearby hospitals. The 21-year-old man later died, while a 20-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman were treated for their injuries.
The shooting was reported around 7:35 PM, according to CBS Sacramento. Officers arriving at the scene located the three victims and secured the area while medics transported them. Police told the outlet there was no immediate information about a suspect, and investigators are still working to determine what led up to the gunfire.
Stockton's recent violent incidents
The shooting comes as Stockton continues to grapple with high-profile gun violence. In November 2025, a mass shooting at a children's birthday party left four people dead and wounded more than a dozen others, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. That attack intensified calls from city leaders for more resources and spurred law enforcement to seek tips and surveillance footage from residents. Since then, community groups and officials have continued to debate how best to focus on prevention and intervention.
What the police are asking
Police say the investigation into Saturday's triple shooting remains active and no arrests have been announced, CBS Sacramento reported. Authorities have not released the names of the victims or any suspected motive.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Stockton Police Department so detectives can follow up on new leads. Tips can be critical in the early stages of an investigation, and officials say they are depending on community input to help piece together what happened.
We will continue to track updates from Stockton police and local news outlets and will share new details as they are released. If you have information about the shooting, contact Stockton police or submit a tip to their investigations unit.
