An international artist is stepping in to help families grieving after the mass shooting that killed four people and hurt eleven others at a Stockton birthday party.
The shooting happened Saturday evening in the area of Lucile Avenue and Thornton Road. Those killed included an 8-year-old, 9-year-old, 14-year-old and 21-year-old.
Among them was 14-year-old Amari Peterson. His father, Patrick Peterson, said he was a “gentle soul,” loved by many and passionate about sports.
“He loved sports, he loved football. He loved basketball,” said Peterson. “He ran a little bit of track, but overall, he was a gentle soul.”
Vice Mayor Jason Lee says the mass shooting caught the attention of entertainment executive Wack 100, who then connected him with Burna Boy.
“When I heard about the children murdered in Stockton, my heart broke. After hearing the story on The Breakfast Club, I reached out to Wack 100 and connected with Jason Lee because no family should ever face this kind of pain alone. I wanted to do whatever I could to support these parents as they begin the long process of healing,” Burna Boy said in a statement.
Burna Boy offered to cover the funeral costs for all of the victims.
“I want to thank Burna Boy for his support of families and children he has never met but still felt moved to help. Let his generosity serve as an example: so many people want to help but may not know how—and our community needs that support now more than ever,” Lee said.
Lee has been meeting with families since Sunday’s vigil and continued calls for unity, accountability and community healing.
“This is not just another headline. Four lives were stolen, eleven others were wounded, families were changed forever, and our community cannot remain numb to this level of tragedy. We need accountability for those responsible, and we must recommit ourselves to breaking cycles of violence with real resources, real intervention, and real unity,” Lee said.
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