One Killed, Six Wounded in Fairfield Halloween Shooting
Shooting at Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center leaves at least three in critical condition.
By Andrew Hayes ·
One person died and six others were wounded in a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California, on Friday night. The incident occurred at the Solano Town Center, located about 60 kilometers southwest of Sacramento.
The Fairfield Police Department confirmed that all seven victims sustained gunshot wounds. The injured were transported to local hospitals, where at least three were listed in critical condition. The police department released the information through a statement on social media.
The FBI’s Sacramento office said it is deploying an investigative team to assist local authorities. In a post on X, the bureau stated that detectives are interviewing witnesses to identify the suspect. The statement was published around midnight on Saturday.
“This is still an active crime scene. Detectives are speaking with witnesses and working diligently to identify the suspect responsible for this horrific shooting,” the police statement read. Officers continued to work the scene into the early hours of Saturday.
The Solano Town Center, which houses 130 shops and restaurants, remained open on Saturday. However, the mall canceled its Halloween event in response to the shooting. The complex issued a statement thanking visitors for their patience and understanding.
The shooting took place in a busy retail area popular for seasonal shopping. Authorities have not yet identified the suspect or the motive for the attack. The death toll stands at one as of the latest police report.
