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Though the city of Stockton has battled gangs and worked to quell violence in its streets before, a brazen and horrifying shooting at a toddler’s birthday party over the weekend that left four people dead, including three children, has left city leaders reeling like never before, officials say.

“We have gang shootings and homicides in our city, but this hits differently,” said Stockton Councilmember Michele Padilla. “This is something no one will forget.”

At least one gunman opened fire at the Saturday birthday party, wounding 11 people and killing three children who were 8, 9 and 14 years old. A 21-year-old was also killed in the attack.

The 8-year-old was identified by her famil

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