Fairfield mall shooting: one dead, six wounded inside Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center in California
Seven people were shot at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California, on Friday night. One died, three are critical; police have named no suspect.
At a glance
- Police were called at about 8:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30, to a shooting inside a Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center mall.
- Seven people suffered gunshot wounds; one died, and at least three of the six in hospital are in critical condition.
- No suspect has been identified or arrested in the reports so far, and victims have not been named.
- Police are reviewing mall camera footage and asking for tips on 707-428-7600.
One person was killed and six others were wounded when gunfire broke out inside a Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center mall in Fairfield, California, on Friday night, the eve of Halloween. Police said at least three of the wounded are in critical condition, and no suspect had been identified by the time officers last briefed reporters.
Officers were called to the mall on Travis Boulevard at about 8:30 p.m. They found seven people with gunshot wounds, and one of them later died. The other six were taken to local hospitals.
Fairfield sits between San Francisco and Sacramento in Solano County.
What police have confirmed so far
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Time of the call | About 8:30 p.m. Friday, October 30 (8:30 a.m. Saturday in Pakistan) |
| Location | Spirit Halloween store inside Solano Town Center |
| People shot | 7 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| In hospital | 6, at least 3 critical |
| Victims' names | Not released |
| Suspect | Not identified |
| Motive | Not stated |
Investigators turn to mall cameras
Police Chief Dan Marshall spoke to reporters shortly before midnight. He said the mall has cameras and that investigators hoped to obtain footage from them. Detectives were interviewing witnesses at a scene that remained active into the night.
Police have not said whether they are looking for one shooter or several, what led to the gunfire, or whether the victims knew each other or the person responsible. Those answers are still open, and early accounts of shootings often change as detectives work through witness statements and video.
What it means for people in Fairfield this weekend
The shooting came just before one of the busiest nights of the year for Halloween stores and family events. Police had not said in their first statements whether the mall's planned trick-or-treat event on Saturday would go ahead, so families should check with the mall before heading there.
Anyone who was at the mall on Friday evening, or who has phone video from the area, is being asked to contact Fairfield police on 707-428-7600. People with relatives who may have been there should contact local hospitals or police rather than relying on social media, where names of victims have not been officially confirmed.
Questions police still have to answer
Three matters will shape the next police update: whether a suspect is in custody or still being sought, whether the critically wounded survive, and whether the store was the target or just the place where a dispute erupted.
The victims' names are usually released after relatives have been told. Police had not given a time for their next briefing.
