Key points
- Burna Boy offered to pay funeral costs for four victims. His statement says no family should grieve alone.
- The shooting hit a crowded birthday party and left children dead. Police say investigators are still searching for suspects.
- Stockton leaders welcomed the help as families plan funerals. Community vigils called for unity and answers.
Burna Boy (Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu) offered to cover funeral costs for the four victims. The offer followed local outreach by Wack 100 and Jason Lee.
The victims died after gunfire at a child’s birthday party in Stockton. Reports say ages included eight, nine, fourteen and twenty one.
Vice Mayor Jason Lee has spoken with families at vigils this week. He thanked those who brought support and comfort to the grieving parents.
Burna Boy said he heard the story on The Breakfast Club radio show. He then contacted Wack 100 who linked him to local leaders.
The gesture arrived as Burna Boy faces recent tour headlines and ticket debates. See our recent coverage of his cancelled arena dates for context: Burna Boy cancels five arena dates after low US sales.
Investigation and community reaction
Stockton police report that eleven people were shot at the event. Investigators say the scene was chaotic and many people fled.
Local leaders held a candlelight vigil to honour the dead. People spoke about the children and pleaded for tips to help police.
Burna Boy’s support eased financial pressure for grieving families. His statement said he wanted to help parents begin healing.
The city’s leaders urged anyone with information to report it to police. They said the case is a top priority for local investigators.
Earlier this month Burna Boy paused a Los Angeles show to address wider issues. Read more on that moment here: Burna Boy pauses Los Angeles show to urge freedom for Sudan and Nigeria.
Community groups and faith leaders called for unity after the shooting. They urged calm and offered counselling to grieving families.
Several national outlets confirmed Burna Boy’s pledge to help with funerals. The gesture has drawn mixed online reactions and many messages of thanks.
Stockton officials said they will continue to update the public as arrests are made. For now police are asking anyone with footage or tips to come forward.
Families are planning memorials and funeral arrangements this week. The help from the singer was described as meaningful by a local official.
