Stockton mass shooting victims can receive up to $70K in financial aid, Newsom says
The survivors and victims of the Stockton mass shooting may be eligible for up to $70,000 in financial assistance to cover funeral and burial costs, medical expenses, mental health treatment and grief counseling, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office announced.
“We’re going to keep showing up for Stockton and every community that’s been scarred by violence because Californians deserve to feel safe in their communities,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. “It’s important Californians statewide know the resources available to them during times of crisis.”
Recompense comes from the California Victim Compensation Board, or CalVCB, which can help victims financially recover from mass violence events such as Saturday’s tragedy.
Those eligible include individuals who were injured, family members of those who were killed or injured, and witnesses to the attack.
Applications can be can submitted online for compensation. Paper applications are also available in English, Spanish and other languages. Call CalVCB Customer Service toll-free 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 800-777-9229.
Victim advocates at the San Joaquin County Victim Witness Assistance Center, 222 E. Weber Ave., 4th Floor, Room 430, can assist with filing compensation claims. Call 209-468-2500 for support.
Three children — 14-year-old Amari Peterson, 8-year-old Maya Lupian, and 8-year-old Journey Rose Reotutar Guerrero — and 21-year-old Susano Archuleta were killed in the Nov. 29 mass shooting at a Lucile Avenue banquet hall in Stockton, where a child’s birthday party was being held.
At least 13 others were injured in the attack, which sent shock through the Stockton community.
“Gun violence has no place in our society, and we continue to stand with the families impacted by the horrific shooting in Stockton,” Newsom said.
No arrests have been announced in connection with the shooting.
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