Father recounts son’s death in Stockton birthday party shooting

The father of 14-year-old Amari Peterson, who was killed in a mass shooting at a child’s birthday party in Stockton, California, recounted his desperate attempts to save his son amidst the chaos. Patrick Peterson described the tragic moment when gunfire erupted, leaving Amari and three others dead, including two children, while 11 were injured. Authorities have not yet made any arrests or identified suspects, though the shooting is believed to be a targeted attack. In his grief, Patrick expressed disbelief over the senseless loss and remembered Amari as a loving and passionate young boy.

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