One individual was killed and six others sustained injuries in a shooting incident at a Spirit Halloween store in the Bay Area late Friday evening.
Fairfield police units were dispatched to the Solano Town Center at approximately 8:30 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that one person had been pronounced deceased at the scene. The remaining six injured individuals were transported to local hospitals for treatment. According to Fairfield police, three of the injured are currently in critical condition.
Authorities have not yet apprehended a suspect in connection with the shooting. The incident occurred while numerous families were reportedly inside the store purchasing last-minute Halloween supplies, prompting a significant law enforcement response.
Witness Daniela Seabra Rios recounted seeing "a sea of people running and screaming" from her car in the parking lot opposite the Spirit Halloween store. She stated that the crowd comprised many families. Rios and her son remained in their vehicle until law enforcement arrived.
Chara Brazley, a resident of Santa Rosa, shared that she received an urgent call from her 24-year-old daughter, an employee at Ulta Beauty within the same shopping center. Her daughter reported hearing several loud gunshots as employees were preparing to close the store for the night. Brazley commented that her children have frequented the mall for decades and have "never experienced anything like this before."
