One Dead, Six Injured in California Spirit Halloween Store Shooting
Fairfield police responded to reports of a shooting around 8:30 p.m. on Halloween eve, with authorities still searching for a suspect.
One person was killed and at least six others were injured in a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California, on Friday evening, the eve of Halloween.
The Fairfield Police Department stated that officers responded to reports of a shooting around 8:30 p.m. local time at the Spirit Halloween store located within the Solano Town Center shopping mall. Seven individuals sustained gunshot wounds, and one later died from their injuries. The six surviving victims were transported to local hospitals, with at least three in critical condition, according to police.
Authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims. Police have also not provided information regarding a suspect or suspects, stating that detectives are working with witnesses to identify those responsible. No arrests had been announced as of Saturday morning, and the incident remains under investigation.
Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Fairfield Police Department at 707-428-7600 or email [email protected].
Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez, whose city neighbors Fairfield, expressed concern for the victims and their families, urging prayers for them and for the officers working to apprehend the suspect.