STOCKTON — The Stockton Police Department reported seven homicides in June 2026, marking an increase from the two reported in June 2025. One arrest was made in connection with these incidents.

Stockton Police Chief Stanley McFadden addressed the spike in a statement. "Over the past month, our community has experienced a series of senseless acts of violence, including multiple homicides and shootings," McFadden said. "These incidents have impacted families, neighborhoods, and every resident who expects to feel safe where they live, work, and visit."

McFadden extended condolences to those affected. "To those who have lost loved ones or have been directly impacted by these crimes, our thoughts remain with you," he said. "We remain committed to pursuing justice on your behalf and to ensuring those responsible are held accountable." He added that "while enforcement is critical, public safety is a shared responsibility," and urged residents: "If you see something, say something."

Six of the June homicides involved shootings, and one was a stabbing. Victims included Khalid Lisimba Lanier, 43, killed June 4 in the 700 Block of West Anderson Street; Valentino Mark Gilmore, 16, killed June 13 in Hickock Court; and Narcissa Nicole Frye-Brown, 30, killed June 15 in the 600 block of West Martin Luther King Boulevard.

Marquese Ramond Rankins, 25, was killed June 21 in the 9500 block of Kelley Drive. Xavier Cipriano Galvez, 18, died June 22 in the 400 block of West Weber Avenue. Charles Ray Clay IV, 35, was killed in a stabbing June 23 in the 400 Block of San Joaquin Street; Zion Gary was arrested June 24 in connection with Clay's death. Joe Badillo Jr., 30, was killed June 26 on Hunter and Sonora streets.

Stockton police spokesperson Omer Edhah addressed the ongoing investigations. "We want our community to know that an unsolved case does not mean a case has been forgotten," Edhah said. "Our detectives continue to actively review evidence, pursue new leads, and leverage advances in technology and forensic science whenever possible." Edhah noted that in most 2026 homicide cases, victims knew the suspects to some extent.

Edhah also discussed departmental operations. "We conduct high-visibility missions and our officers continue to be proactive to mitigate further violence," he said. Regarding the statistics, Edhah stated, "We understand that the number is still unsettling when looked at alone," but added, "We understand that one homicide is too many."

Stockton recorded 16 homicides in the first half of 2026. As of July 2, 2026, police reported that eight of those cases resulted in an arrest. The ages of homicide victims in Stockton in 2026 ranged from 16 to 80 years old.