FAIRFIELD, CA — One person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting Friday night inside a Spirit Halloween store at a Northern California shopping mall, according to the Fairfield Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire inside the seasonal Halloween store at Solano Town Center in Fairfield around 8:30 p.m., police said in a statement shared on social media.
Police confirmed seven people suffered gunshot wounds. One victim died from their injuries, while the six surviving victims were taken to local hospitals.
At least three of those hospitalized were in critical condition, authorities said.
Police did not release the identities of the victims in their initial statement.
The shooting remained an active crime scene Friday night as detectives interviewed witnesses and worked to identify the suspect.
Authorities did not immediately release a description of the shooter, information about a possible motive or whether anyone had been taken into custody.
Police urged anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Fairfield Police Department at 707-428-7600 or email 1030mall@fairfield.ca.gov.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Across California Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.