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Stockton police have confirmed seven victims following a shooting at Madison Market in Stockton.
One victim, a 27-year-old woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. The other six were rushed to the hospital.
Two more people, a 24-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman, died at the hospital.
The other victims are expected to recover, police said.
Police have identified the victims as Aliyah Taylor, 20, Kavin Kennebrew, 23, and Arniska Lofton, 27.
Investigators say witnesses reported a dark-colored SUV shooting into the crowd outside Madison Market. Gang detectives were called to the scene.
Officers visited the neighborhood where the drive by shooting took place on Wednesday to speak with the community, specifically known gang members. but reaching out to some residents proved to be challenging.
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SPD is investigating a shooting in the area Madison St & Park St with multiple victims. 1 victim died at the scene.
— Stockton Police Dept (@StocktonPolice) March 18, 2015
SHOOTING UPDATE: 1 more victim has died at a hospital. So now we have a total of 2 deceased victims.
— Stockton Police Dept (@StocktonPolice) March 18, 2015