STOCKTON, Calif. — A 22-year-old man who attended the Stockton birthday party where a mass shooting killed four people, including three children, has been arrested, according to the San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office.
Arrest Linked to Parole Violation
Officials confirmed that Luciano Guerrero, 22, was taken into custody Monday for a parole violation tied to his presence at the crime scene. Prosecutors emphasized that Guerrero is not a suspect in the shooting itself but was prohibited from attending events or gatherings under the terms of his parole.
Guerrero, a previously convicted felon, was found guilty in 2023 of carrying a loaded firearm as an active gang member and reckless evasion.
Court records indicate Guerrero is currently being held in the San Joaquin County Jail on 37 remanded charges with no bail, though prosecutors clarified that the only new charge is the parole violation. He appeared in court Thursday, and his next hearing is scheduled for December 11.
The Stockton Mass Shooting
The arrest comes amid an ongoing investigation into the November mass shooting that occurred during a 2-year-old’s birthday celebration in Stockton. Authorities say around 100 people were gathered at the party when gunfire erupted.
The tragic shooting claimed the lives of two 8-year-old children, a 14-year-old, and a 21-year-old adult. At least 13 others were injured, some critically, in what investigators describe as one of the most violent incidents in recent county history.
Ongoing Investigation and Reward
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office continue to pursue leads in the case. Detectives are still searching for multiple suspects believed to be connected to the shooting, though no arrests directly related to the violence have been made.
Officials announced that the reward for information leading to the shooters’ arrest has climbed to over $100,000 as community members and organizations contribute to the fund.
Community Response
The tragedy has deeply shaken the Stockton community, prompting vigils and renewed calls for stronger anti-gang initiatives and youth safety programs.
Authorities continue to urge anyone with information to contact San Joaquin County Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600 or submit anonymous tips online.
Stay with HonkNews.com for verified updates on the Stockton mass shooting investigation, the ongoing manhunt for suspects, and related court proceedings.