BREAKING: Multiple Casualties Reported After Shooting at Children’s Birthday Gathering

Experts note that trauma after events like this can manifest in a variety of ways, including

Sudden fear or avoidance of loud noises Sleep disturbances Increased anxiety or mood changes Regression in behavior for younger children Parents and caregivers are being encouraged to monitor their children’s mental health in the days and weeks ahead.

Community Response and Grief In the hours after the tragedy, members of the Stockton community have been gathering — not in fear, but in solidarity.