31.10.2026 15:18
In a shooting at the Spirit Halloween store located in the Solano Town Center shopping mall in Fairfield, California, USA, 1 person died and 6 people were injured. It was reported that 3 of the injured are in critical condition. After the attack on Halloween Eve, the FBI is also assisting the investigation, while an unidentified attacker is being sought.
The attack occurred at a costume store crowded with people wanting to do their last-minute shopping before Halloween. Police have not yet said how many people carried out the attack or why.
GUNSHOTS AT COSTUME STORE
According to a statement from the Fairfield Police Department, teams were dispatched to the scene at around 8:30 p.m. local time following a report of a shooting at the Spirit Halloween store in Solano Town Center. The teams found seven people wounded by gunfire. One of the injured died at the scene, and the other six were taken to nearby hospitals.
Solano Town Center, located about 72 kilometers northeast of San Francisco, is known as Solano County’s largest indoor shopping mall. The mall has more than 130 stores and restaurants.
“STILL A VERY ACTIVE CRIME SCENE”
Fairfield Police Chief Dan Marshall said at a press conference held around 11:30 p.m. that three of the injured were in critical condition. Marshall, noting that the attack was concentrated at the Halloween store, said, “It is still a very active crime scene and an ongoing investigation.” Marshall stated that detectives were interviewing witnesses and trying to identify the suspect or suspects who carried out the attack.
Marshall said, “We are calling on anyone with information about the matter to contact the Fairfield Police Department. I know there are cameras in the shopping mall; I hope we can obtain that footage.” Marshall also reported that no area outside the shopping mall had been closed. Police also asked citizens who have photos or videos related to the attack to share them.
FBI SENT SUPPORT
The FBI’s Sacramento office stated that it was aware of the attack and announced that it had sent its Evidence Response Team to the area to support Fairfield police. SWAT teams searched the shopping mall to determine whether the suspect was still inside.
The California Highway Patrol took part in traffic management and evacuation efforts around the mall. Police from neighboring Suisun City also supported efforts to treat the injured and search for the suspect.
“MY WIFE FLED THROUGH THE EMERGENCY EXIT”
Fairfield resident David Bernal said in an interview with local KCRA that his wife was in the store during the attack. Bernal said his wife heard at least five gunshots and escaped through the emergency exit along with several other people.
Michelle Marie Anderson, who said she heard calls for help while dropping her nephew off at the shopping mall, reported that a young man who appeared to have been shot and was trying to get away from the store was asking for help outside.
STATEMENTS FROM MAYORS
Fairfield Mayor Rick Vaccaro confirmed that authorities were responding to the incident at Solano Town Center. Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez also said there were “many injured” in the attack and called on citizens to stay away from the shopping mall.
ON THE EVE OF A HOLIDAY EVENT
The attack occurred one day before Halloween. The shopping mall had planned to hold a mall-wide “trick-or-treat” event for children on Saturday evening. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the people who died and were injured.