Fairfield Police said seven people were shot inside the Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center on a Friday night, the eve of Halloween. According to the department, one victim died from injuries and six others were transported to local hospitals. Officers responded at about 8:30 p.m.
What police say they found
Fairfield Police described an active, complex scene centered on the seasonal store. Investigators documented shell casings, reviewed security cameras, secured the store and nearby mall areas, and guided shoppers out while detectives were called in and a perimeter was established, according to the department’s account.
Victims and the search for the shooter
The department set the baseline at seven confirmed gunshot victims: one deceased and six hospitalized with injuries of varying severity. Authorities asked anyone with video or firsthand details to contact investigators. The source article noted that local and national outlets described a manhunt for the shooter. Police did not release a suspect name or any possible motive during the initial phase.
How investigators are building the case
According to the source account, detectives planned to pull footage from area cameras, analyze shell casings, canvass nearby businesses for security video, narrow witness lists, and coordinate with prosecutors on warrants and, when ready, charges. Fairfield Police said more facts would be released when doing so would not compromise the case. Officers were expected to maintain a visible presence at the mall.
Analysis: tightening security in crowded stores
The source text referenced research on reducing harm during active-shooter incidents, noting that measures such as controlled entry points, trained staff, and rapid lockdowns can limit casualties. These are general prevention concepts and were not specific directives from Fairfield Police.