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FBI deployed after shooting at Spirit Halloween store in California leaves 1 dead, 6 injured

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Clelland, G. (2026, October 31). FBI deployed after shooting at Spirit Halloween store in California leaves 1 dead, 6 injured. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/31/us-news/fbi-deployed-after-shooting-at-spirit-halloween-store-in-fairfield/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-31 · by Georgia Clelland

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On Friday night, a shooting occurred at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California, resulting in one death and six injuries. The FBI’s Evidence Response Team joined local law enforcement to process the crime scene as detectives work to determine if it was targeted or random. Witnesses described hearing multiple gunshots inside the retail space before patrons evacuated, with some seeking shelter nearby. Law enforcement officials stated there is no immediate threat to public safety but emphasized ongoing investigation efforts to identify and apprehend the shooter who remains at large.
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On October 30, 2026, a shooting occurred inside a Spirit Halloween store at the Solano Town Center mall in Fairfield, California, around 8:30 p.m., resulting in one death and six injuries. The deceased was identified as Constance Hages, a 31-year-old pregnant woman; she had four children. A 17-year-old boy from Suisun City was arrested on November 2, 2026, after the shooting. He is being charged with one count of murder but could face additional charges due to Constance's pregnancy. The suspect will not have their name released as they are a minor, and officials are pushing for him to be tried as an adult due to prior convictions involving shootings.

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Georgia Clelland
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FBI Fairfield Michigan Spirit the Fairfield Police Department

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Fairfield GPE · 2× Michigan GPE · 2× Spirit ORG · 2× the Fairfield Police Department ORG · 2× Dan Marshall PERSON · 1× FBI ORG · 1× Sacramento GPE · 1× San Francisco GPE · 1× the California Highway Patrol ORG · 1× the Suisun City Police Department ORG · 1×

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Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots in rapid succession before patrons evacuated into the surrounding parking areas and adjoining concourses. “I think she told that there was like five, six, seven shots when people were running,” one witness told KCRA, recounting a phone call from his wife, who had been inside the retail store when the shooting started.
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The FBI’s Sacramento field office confirmed early Saturday that it deployed its Evidence Response Team to assist the Fairfield Police Department with processing the sprawling crime scene at the Solano Town Center on Gateway Boulevard, approximately 45 miles northeast of San Francisco. asserted
it → confirm → Francisco
Authorities were called to the retailer inside the shopping center around 8:30 p.m. Officers discovered seven people suffering from gunshot wounds. asserted
people → call → wounds
One victim was pronounced dead at the scene, while six others were taken to area hospitals, where at least three remained in critical condition Saturday. asserted
three → pronounce → condition
The shooter fled the area before police arrived and remains at large. asserted
police → flee → area
Fairfield Police Chief Dan Marshall told reporters that detectives have not yet determined how many shots were fired, whether the incident was targeted, or if they are looking for one suspect or multiple people. asserted
they → tell → suspect
Authorities emphasized that they do not believe there is an immediate threat to the public, though the complex remained an active crime scene Saturday as detectives interviewed witnesses and worked to identify whoever was responsible. “This is still a very active crime scene. asserted
This → emphasize → witnesses
Detectives are speaking with witnesses and diligently working to identify the suspect responsible for this horrific shooting,” the Fairfield Police Department said in a statement. asserted
Department → speak → statement
Officers from the Suisun City Police Department and the California Highway Patrol also responded to secure the perimeter of the 130-store commercial center. asserted
Officers → respond → center
Tactical units conducted clearing operations throughout the complex, including the nearby Regal Edwards cinema, where moviegoers attending an evening screening were questioned during store-by-store security sweeps. asserted
moviegoers → conduct → sweeps
The Spirit Halloween location had temporarily occupied the retail space formerly operated by Best Buy. asserted
location → occupy → Buy
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots in rapid succession before patrons evacuated into the surrounding parking areas and adjoining concourses. “I think she told that there was like five, six, seven shots when people were running,” one witness told KCRA, recounting a phone call from his wife, who had been inside the retail store when the shooting started. asserted
shooting → hear → store
Another individual reported that a store employee sought shelter in an adjacent restaurant, stating that an armed individual entered the premises and opened fire. asserted
individual → report → fire
The incident in Fairfield came just hours after a separate, fatal shooting unfolded at a Spirit Halloween in Madison Heights, Michigan, where a 21-year-old Detroit man was fatally shot Friday afternoon following an argument with an acquaintance. asserted
man → come → acquaintance
Police arrested a 21-year-old concealed pistol license holder from Oak Park at the scene after bystanders intervened. asserted
bystanders → arrest → scene
Authorities in Michigan emphasized that the shooting was targeted and presented no continuing public threat. asserted
shooting → emphasize → threat
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