## Overview
Law enforcement described the Stockton banquet hall shooting as a “potentially targeted assault,” but the exact motive has not yet been determined. The attack occurred during a child’s birthday celebration and has left the local community shaken and searching for answers.
## Incident details
A mass shooting broke out around 9 pm on 29 November at a banquet hall on Lucile Avenue in Stockton, where a child’s birthday party was underway. Four people were killed and ten others injured, with victims including both adults and children, and at least one child among the dead.
According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and speaking with witnesses while the shooter or shooters remain at large. Authorities have urged anyone with information, including video from the scene, to contact the Sheriff’s Office to help move the investigation forward.
## Possible targets and speculation
Unconfirmed reports on social media and in local outlets suggest that Stockton rappers MBNel and Fly Boy Doughy may have been the intended targets of the attack. These accounts claim the event was organized for a six‑year‑old girl, reportedly the daughter of rapper Nano, and that the artists were present at the party.
One widely circulated post stated: “According to sources the targets of the mass shooting tonight at a child’s party were Stockton based rappers MBnel and Fly Boy Doughy, the party was reportedly for rapper Nano’s daughter. These reports are coming from the streets and sources in law enforcement, but remain officially unconfirmed”. Officials, however, have not verified any direct link between the shooting and the rappers, and these claims remain speculative.
## Law enforcement statements
A spokesperson for the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office indicated that early findings point to connections with local criminal groups and that the shooting may be gang‑related, though the precise motive is still unknown. Heather Brent emphasized that “this was a targeted act” and acknowledged fears of further violence while suspects remain unidentified.
Investigators continue to collect and analyze evidence, including security footage and witness testimonies, in an effort to identify those responsible. Officials have repeated calls for public assistance, stressing that even small pieces of information could prove important.
## Community reaction and aftermath
The shooting has prompted grief, anger, and calls for change across Stockton and the wider Northern California community. Local leaders and residents are demanding stronger gun control measures, more effective policing, and better safety protections for public and private gatherings.
Vigils have been organized to honor the victims, and messages of mourning and outrage continue to appear online. One social media post captured the community’s frustration with the question: “How many more birthday parties need to end in blood?”.
## About rapper MBNel
Search results describe MBNel as a 28‑year‑old American gangsta rapper from Stockton, best known for his debut album “Born To Win” and performances across Northern California and the United States. He is of Filipino descent, welcomed a baby girl in the fall of 2019, and has built a substantial social media following, including nearly two hundred thousand followers on Instagram.
Reports and past social media posts note that MBNel was arrested in 2020 in connection with a gang investigation in Stockton and had previously survived an assassination attempt in September 2020. These elements of his public history have fueled additional speculation about possible motives, though no official connection to the current shooting has been established.
## Author’s summary
This tragedy in Stockton highlights how gun violence can devastate families and communities in seconds, while unverified rumors about possible targets risk deepening fear before clear answers emerge from investigators.
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Firstpost — 2025-11-30