A Friday evening shooting inside a seasonal store at the Solano Town Center in Fairfield, California, left one person dead and six others wounded, authorities said.
Officers from the Fairfield Police Department responded to the shopping center at approximately 8:30 p.m. following reports of violence. First responders found that the gunfire had broken out at a Spirit Halloween store located within the mall complex.
Of the seven victims struck by gunfire, one person succumbed to their injuries after being transported to a hospital. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased individual or the other victims. At least three of the surviving wounded individuals were listed in critical condition following the attack.
Investigators are actively working to identify a suspect and determine the circumstances surrounding the violence. Police officers and detectives spent Friday night interviewing witnesses at the scene and reviewing evidence collected near the storefront, which remained an active crime scene late into the evening.
The California Highway Patrol deployed units to the location to assist local authorities with perimeter security and the ongoing response, though agency officials did not provide additional details regarding their specific role.
Law enforcement agencies are urging anyone with information about the shooting, or who may have witnessed the events leading up to the gunfire, to contact the Fairfield Police Department at 707-428-7600 or submit tips via email to 1030mall@fairfield.ca.gov. Officials indicated further updates would be released through their official social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and Nixle, as the investigation develops.
