A 17-year-old boy tragically lost his life following a shooting at a house party in Stockton on Saturday night, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred shortly before 11 p.m. in the 12000 block of East Whitehouse Road.
Deputies arrived at the scene to find the teenager, identified as Donye Teal of Merced, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Witnesses informed authorities that the shooting happened during a large house party, and investigators suspect multiple people were involved. However, no suspects or motives have been identified at this time. The case is being treated as a homicide.
This marks yet another tragic incident in Stockton, adding to concerns over public safety. Officials are urging anyone with information to contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office at (209) 468-4400.
This summary is based on a report by Hannah Workman for The Stockton Record. For the full article, visit The Stockton Record.