An 18-year-old was killed and three others, including an 11-year-old child, were injured when gunfire erupted in the parking lot of Fairfield High School following a graduation ceremony for Sem Yeto High School on Wednesday evening. The shooting occurred around 7:15 p.m. near Schafer Stadium, where the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District was holding the commencement event. The unidentified 18-year-old died at the scene, while the three surviving victims—ages 11, 20, and 25—were transported to area hospitals. Their medical conditions remain unknown.
Police have not confirmed whether the deceased victim was a student, and no suspects are in custody. While investigators stated there is no ongoing threat to the community, the search for the shooter continues. The Fairfield Police Department has not released a statement as of the latest updates, and a spokesperson did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Mayor Alma Hernandez of neighboring Suisun City confirmed the shooting in a Facebook post, urging anyone with information to contact the Fairfield Police Department. The Solano County Sheriff’s Office is assisting with the investigation. The circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation, and no suspect description has been provided.
Sem Yeto High School is a continuation school that shares a campus with Fairfield High School. The shooting occurred after the graduation ceremony had ended, and law enforcement is on the scene as part of the active investigation.