A shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California, late Friday evening left one person dead and six others injured, authorities said. The incident occurred at the Solano Town Center, prompting a large-scale law enforcement response as families were shopping for Halloween supplies.
Fairfield police arrived at the scene around 8:30 p.m. after receiving reports of gunfire. Seven individuals were found with gunshot wounds, with one pronounced dead at the scene. The remaining six victims were transported to local hospitals, where three remain in critical condition, according to police.
Authorities have not yet identified a suspect and continue to investigate the shooting. Fairfield Chief of Police Dan Marshall urged community members with information to come forward, noting that mall surveillance footage may assist in the investigation.
Witness accounts described chaotic scenes as shoppers fled the store. Daniela Seabra Rios, who was waiting in her car nearby, said she saw a "sea of people running and screaming" before ducking down with her son until police arrived. Chara Brazley, whose 24-year-old daughter works at an adjacent store, received a panicked call from her daughter, who reported hearing multiple gunshots as employees prepared to close for the night.
The shopping center remains an active crime scene, with detectives interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence. No further updates on the suspect’s identity or motives have been released as of this report.
The incident has drawn attention to ongoing concerns about retail safety during high-traffic shopping periods, though no official statements linking this event to broader trends have been made by law enforcement.