Stockton searches for answers after mass shooting

This has been one of the hardest weeks our city has faced in a long time. As families try to make sense of Saturday’s mass shooting, many Stocktonians turned to the internet looking for answers and connection. Instead, they were met with misinformation, finger-pointing and some of the cruelest comments imaginable.

Today’s lead story looks at how online spaces have shaped the conversation in the wake of the shooting — and what that means for a community already in pain. Below, you’ll also find the latest confirmed updates on the victims, the investigation and the rewards now being offered.

Thank you for trusting us as we continue to report this horrific story with care, accuracy and respect for the families at the center of this tragedy.