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Victim killed in California Halloween store shooting identified as pregnant woman

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Clelland, G. (2026, October 31). Victim killed in California Halloween store shooting identified as pregnant woman. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/31/us-news/victim-killed-in-california-halloween-store-shooting-identified-as-pregnant-woman/

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Pregnant woman Constance Hages, 31, was killed when a gunman opened fire at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California on Friday night around 8:30 p.m., according to police. The shooting left four other people wounded, with three hospitalized critically and another in critical but stable condition; two victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries before being released from the hospital.

Written by AI on 2026-11-01, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 30, 2026, at around 8:30 p.m., a shooting occurred inside a Spirit Halloween store within the Solano Town Center in Fairfield, California, resulting in one death and six injuries. The deceased was identified as Constance Hages, a 31-year-old pregnant woman. At least three of the injured were in critical condition following the incident. Police have not yet identified any suspects or provided information about their motive. Authorities are conducting an investigation at the crime scene, and surveillance footage is being reviewed for clues. The Fairfield Police Department has urged community members to come forward with any relevant information.

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Georgia Clelland

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A pregnant woman has been identified as the victim killed when a lone gunman opened fire inside a packed Northern California Spirit Halloween store on Friday night. asserted

gunman → identify → night

Constance Hages, 31, died at the scene from multiple gunshot wounds after gunfire erupted inside the seasonal retailer at the Solano Town Center in Fairfield around 8:30 p.m., police announced Saturday afternoon. asserted

police → die → 8:30

Family members told investigators she was pregnant at the time of her death. asserted

she → tell → death

A 16-year-old boy, a 19-year-old man, and a 32-year-old man were also identified as victims wounded in the attack and remain hospitalized in critical condition. asserted

man → identify → condition

A fourth victim, a 23-year-old man, remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition. asserted

victim → remain → condition

Two other victims, a 19-year-old man and a 43-year-old man, were treated for gunshot wounds and released from the hospital Saturday. Authorities have not publicly released the names of the six surviving male victims. asserted

Authorities → treat → victims

Victim killed in California Halloween store shooting identified as pregnant woman

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