Four people shot dead in US during family gathering

The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said deputies were investigating and several victims had been taken to hospital.

Sheiriff's office spokeswoman Heather Brent said the victims included children and adults.

Early indications "suggest this may have been a targeted incident", Brent told reporters at the scene.

The shooting occurred inside the banquet hall, which shares a parking lot with other businesses.

Detectives were still working to identify a possible motive.

Authorities did not immediately provide information about the conditions of the victims. 

with AP