A shooting at a Spirit Halloween store inside the Solano Town Center shopping mall in Fairfield, California, left one person dead and six others injured on Friday night, October 30. At least three of the injured victims were reported to be in critical condition as emergency services rushed to the scene.
The Fairfield Police Department said officers received a report of the shooting and arrived at the shopping complex at around 8:30 pm. Authorities confirmed that seven people had been shot. However, they had not released the victims' ages or other identifying details.
Police had not arrested anyone in connection with the incident. Investigators were still trying to determine whether the shooting involved one gunman or multiple attackers. They were also examining the scene to establish the number of rounds fired.
The incident triggered a large-scale police response, with officers from nearby jurisdictions joining the search operation around the shopping mall.
Police Search for Suspect After Fairfield Mall Shooting
The Suisun City Police Department sent officers to assist Fairfield police with the emergency response and the search for the suspect. Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez confirmed that personnel from her city were providing support to local authorities.
Hernandez also appealed to residents to avoid the Solano Town Center while police continued their investigation and search operation.
Meanwhile, California Highway Patrol officers joined the response to manage traffic around the shopping complex and assist with clearing nearby buildings. According to Hernandez, authorities had successfully evacuated and cleared the mall.
However, police had not provided any information about a potential suspect or the motive behind the shooting.
Witness Describes Panic Inside Spirit Halloween Store
A witness shared an account of the frightening moments inside the Spirit Halloween store with KCRA 3. He said his wife was inside the shop when she heard gunfire and noticed people rushing to escape.
“I think she told that there was like five, six, seven shots when people were running,” the witness said.
His account provided an early indication of the fear and confusion that spread through the store as shoppers and employees tried to get away from the gunfire.
Fairfield Mayor Rick Vaccaro also confirmed the shooting to CBS Sacramento. However, he said he did not have confirmed information about the number of people injured at the time.
Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez described the incident as a multiple-victim shooting and called on the community to support those affected by the violence.
“Please join us in praying for the victims and their families, and for the officers working to bring the suspect into custody,” Hernandez said.
She further stressed the importance of community support following the incident. Hernandez said residents would need to come together to help the victims, their families and everyone affected by the shooting once the immediate police operation had concluded.
