Crime & Safety
Fairfield Mall Shooter Charged With Murder, Attempted Murder: DA
The Solano County District Attorney announced charges against a teen suspected in a Friday shooting that left a pregnant woman dead.
FAIRFIELD, CA — The Solano County District Attorney on Tuesday announced charges against a teen suspected in a shooting over the weekend that left one dead and six injured at a mall in Fairfield.
Monte Smith, 17, was arrested Monday at his home in Suisun City in connection with a shooting Friday night at the Spirit Halloween store in Solano Town Center. Smith's arraignment is scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday in Solano County juvenile court.
According to Fairfield police, shooting broke out inside the Halloween store about 8:30 p.m. Friday. A pregnant woman, 31-year-old Constance Hages, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Six others were wounded, all males, aged 43, 32, 23 and 16 and two 19-year-olds. One of the 19-year-olds was still hospitalized in critical condition on Monday, police said.
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According to the district attorney, Smith is being charged with two counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder and multiple weapons charges. The district attorney also filed a petition to transfer Smith from juvenile court to adult court so he can be tried as an adult.
In a press conference Monday, Fairfield police said Smith was previously charged in connection with a shooting in a parking lot at Fairfield High School in September 2025. He served time in juvenile hall and was released.
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