Six Wounded in Targeted Shooting at Northern California Spirit Halloween
Police in Fairfield, California, are reviewing footage to identify the suspect who opened fire at a costume store Friday night.
By Andrew Kovalenko ·
A pregnant woman died and six others were wounded in a targeted shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California, on Friday night. The incident left a small city in shock as Halloween celebrations continued elsewhere in the area.
Gunfire erupted at approximately 8:30 p.m. Friday inside the store located at the Solano Town Center. Fairfield police confirmed on Saturday that the shooting involved a single suspect and was a targeted incident rather than a random act of violence.
Constance Hages, 31, was identified by police as the woman who died. Her family informed authorities that she was pregnant at the time of the shooting. The other six victims sustained gunshot wounds. Three men, aged 16, 19, and 32, were in critical condition. A 23-year-old man was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. Two other men, aged 19 and 43, were treated for their injuries and released from the hospital.
No arrests had been made as of Saturday. Authorities stated they were reviewing video footage and other evidence to identify the individual responsible for the violence. The police department indicated it would not release additional information at that time.
The Solano Town Center, a complex housing 130 stores and restaurants, remained open on Saturday. However, the management canceled its planned trick-or-treat event for the day in response to the previous night's shooting. The mall issued a statement asking visitors for patience and understanding during the disruption.
Fairfield, a city of roughly 120,000 residents, is situated about 37 miles southwest of Sacramento. Police encouraged the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity following the incident.
