10 shot, four killed at family gathering in Fresno, California

Ten people were shot, four of them fatally, when someone opened fire on a backyard family gathering in Fresno, California, on Sunday night, police said.

Some of the other victims were in critical condition at hospitals, some listed as stable, police told NBC News.

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Police Lt. Bill Dooley said no suspect or suspects had been identified in the shooting in southeast Fresno, which was reported shortly before 8 p.m. He said the family and friends were watching a football game in the backyard when one or more people sneaked in and began shooting.

No other information was immediately available late Sunday.

Kurt Chirbas contributed.

source: nbcnews.com