Christmas Day Homicide: Man Shot In Nearby Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CA – A 24-year-old Fairfield man died after being shot Christmas Day on the 1000 block of Second Street in Fairfield, police said.

The Fairfield Police Department responded at 1:16 p.m. to several calls reporting a disturbance, a man with a gun and, finally, one caller saying a male was lying in the roadway suffering from a gunshot wound, police said.

Officers performed life-saving efforts until medical personal arrived, however the victim, identified as Jakkari Sampson, was transported to an area trauma center where he succumbed to his injuries, the department said.

Anyone with information can contact the Fairfield PD's Investigations Bureau at 707-428-7600, the Tip Line at 707-428-7345, Solano CrimeStoppers at 707-644-7867, or Text “TIP FAIRFIELDPD” followed by your message to 888777. Callers and texters can remain anonymous.

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