Police Search for Shooter in Fairfield Spirit Halloween Store

The Fairfield police in northern California are searching for the perpetrator of the shooting in Fairfield that occurred on the night of Friday, October 30, at a Spirit Halloween store. According to EFE, a pregnant woman died and six other people were injured. As of the morning of Sunday, November 1, no arrests had been made.

• The shots were fired around 8:30 p.m. (local time) on Friday, October 30, inside the Spirit Halloween store at the Solano Town Center mall.
• Constance Hages, 31, died, and six other people were injured, with three of them in critical condition.
• The police believe, based on preliminary information, that it was a «targeted attack». There are no detainees, and the FBI is collaborating in the investigation.

What is known about the victims

The Fairfield police identified the deceased as Constance Hages, 31 years old. In a statement published on social media, the department indicated that the family told them she was pregnant.

Among the injured are three men, 16, 19, and 32 years old, who remain in critical condition. A 23-year-old man was hospitalized and is stable. Two other men, 19 and 43 years old, received treatment for gunshot wounds and have been discharged.

What the police say

According to preliminary information, investigators consider it a «targeted attack» that originated from an incident involving a suspect inside the store. The authorities have not released the identity or description of the person, nor have they specified the motive.

In statements collected by EFE, the police stated: «Detectives are actively investigating this case, reviewing video recordings and other evidence to identify the person responsible for this atrocious act of violence.»

In a message on Saturday, October 31, broadcast by CBS News Sacramento, the department acknowledged the impact on the community: «We recognize the concern and uncertainty that this incident has created in our entire community, especially with the many Halloween events and celebrations planned for today.» The FBI office in Sacramento went to the scene and is helping with the investigation, according to the same network.

Closure of the store and reaction in Fairfield

The mall opened on a normal schedule on Saturday, October 31, but canceled its «Mall-O-Ween» event, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Meanwhile, Spirit Halloween announced that the affected stores will remain closed for the rest of the season «out of respect for those affected and to support the ongoing investigations,» according to CBS News Sacramento.

The attack occurred on a busy Halloween weekend, with numerous activities planned in the area, which has increased concern among neighbors. Another shooting over the weekend, in Alabama, also left victims: read here what is known about the case.

How to provide information to the police

The Fairfield police asked anyone with information about the case to contact the department. If you were at the mall on Friday night and have photos or videos that could help detectives, the authorities ask that you submit them to the police.

MundoNow will update this information when the authorities release new data.

Sources: EFE; CBS News Sacramento; NBC News. Data consulted on November 1, 2026.