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Frantic hunt for gunman on the loose after mass shooting killed pregnant woman at California Spirit Halloween

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Banchariya, S. (2026, November 1). Frantic hunt for gunman on the loose after mass shooting killed pregnant woman at California Spirit Halloween. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/01/us-news/cops-hunt-gunman-who-killed-constance-hages-in-fairfield-spirit-halloween-mass-shooting/

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Law enforcement officials are searching for a gunman after a mass shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in California left one pregnant woman dead and several others injured on Friday night. The shooter remains unidentified, and details about the motive behind the attack are scarce. A 15-year-old witness recorded panic inside the store as shoppers sought cover during the incident, while five individuals were hospitalized with gunshot wounds; two of them remain in critical condition.

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.

Written for “Shooting at Spirit Halloween Store in California” on 2026-11-02, grounded in this article and the 20 other(s) covering the same event.

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Family members told investigators she was a mother of four and pregnant when she was killed. asserted

she → tell → four

Law enforcement officials have not released a confirmed identity or detailed description of the shooter. asserted

officials → release → shooter

The motive behind the shooting also remains unclear. uncertain

motive → remain → shooting

Jocelyn Lopez Tabares, 15, and her 23-year-old sister were picking up last-minute accessories for their costumes Friday night when a barrage of shots erupted. asserted

barrage → pick → shots

The teen recorded the incident on her phone. asserted

teen → record → phone

“I just had a feeling to do it… to record for evidence,” she told The California Post. asserted

she → have → Post

“And then after I stopped the video, I called my mom, because what if I wasn’t going to make it out of there?” asserted

I → stop → it

The video captured by Tabares shows sheer panic inside the store, showing terrified shoppers diving between clothing racks and scrambling for cover. asserted

shoppers → capture → cover

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

boy → wound → condition

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

victim → list → condition

Two other victims, aged 19 and 43, were treated for gunshot wounds and discharged from the hospital on Saturday. Fairfield police stated that preliminary evidence points to a “targeted incident” involving a lone suspect who fled the area before officers arrived. asserted

officers → age → area

“Based on preliminary information obtained during the investigation, the shooting is believed to have stemmed from a targeted incident involving one suspect inside the Spirit Halloween store,” the department said in a social media statement. asserted

department → base → statement

Frantic hunt for gunman on the loose after mass shooting killed pregnant woman at California Spirit Halloween

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