One person died and six others were hurt following a shooting at the Solano Town Center in Fairfield on Friday night, according to police.
Officers responded to a shooting inside the Solano Town Center at the Spirit Halloween store at 8:30 p.m., authorities said.
Fairfield police said seven people were shot and one of them died. The other six victims were taken to the hospital, and three of them are in critical condition.
Police said the suspect has not been identified. This is an ongoing investigation.
Suisun City mayor Alma Hernandez released a statement regarding the incident.
“Our thoughts are with the City of Fairfield tonight. Reports of an active shooter at Solano Town Center (Fairfield Mall) have left multiple victims. Law enforcement is actively searching for the suspect. Our Suisun City Police Department is supporting the search through mutual aid.
“Although this happened in Fairfield, it is close to our community, so please stay alert and use official sources for the latest information. For updates, follow the Fairfield, CA Police Department on Facebook and the City of Fairfield’s official websites and social media accounts. Please avoid sharing unverified posts, which can spread confusion and hinder the response.
“Please join us in praying for the victims and their families, and for the officers working to bring the suspect into custody.
“Once this incident is resolved, we will need to come together as a community to support each other, the victims, and everyone affected by this tragedy. We will refer to the City of Fairfield Police Department to share more information as it becomes available.”
This is a developing story. Details may change as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for updates.
