A 31-year-old woman identified as Constance Hages was killed Friday night during a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California. Six others were wounded in the attack, which police described as a targeted incident involving one suspect. The FBI is assisting local authorities in the ongoing investigation.
Details of the Shooting at Solano Town Center
The shooting occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday inside a pop-up Spirit Halloween store located at the Solano Town Center in Fairfield.
Another witness, 15‑year‑old Jocelyn Lopez Tabares, described the panic as shoppers dropped to the floor. I felt like I was going to die.
I thought it was going to be my last time living,
she told the California Post.
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene, including the Fairfield Police Department and the California Highway Patrol. Fairfield Chief of Police Dan Marshall emphasized the importance of community cooperation, stating, We encourage anyone in the community with information to contact the Fairfield Police Department,
during a press conference Friday night.
Victim Identification and Medical Status
Constance Hages, 31, was confirmed as the individual who died at the scene. Family members told investigators that Hages was pregnant at the time of her death, a detail that the Solano County Coroner is working to confirm through an examination. Six other victims were transported to local hospitals with gunshot wounds.
| Victim Age/Gender | Condition |
|---|---|
| 16-year-old male | Critical |
| 19-year-old male | Critical |
| 32-year-old male | Critical |
| 23-year-old male | Critical but stable |
| 19-year-old male | Released |
| 43-year-old male | Released |
Among the injured, three victims—a 16‑year‑old male, a 19‑year‑old male, and a 32‑year‑old male—remained in critical condition as of Saturday afternoon. A 23‑year‑old male was hospitalized in critical but stable condition, while two additional victims—a 19‑year‑old male and a 43‑year‑old male—were treated for gunshot wounds and released.
Investigation Into the Targeted Incident
Police have not released a description of the suspect, who remains at large. Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and other evidence to identify the shooter. The FBI’s Sacramento field office has deployed its Evidence Response Team to assist the Fairfield Police Department. This is still a very active crime scene. Detectives are speaking with witnesses and diligently working to identify the suspect responsible for this horrific shooting,
the police department stated in a press release.
Witness accounts provided conflicting details about the number of shots fired. A witness told KCRA 3’s Denzen Cortez that his wife, who was inside the store, heard like five, six, seven shots when people were running.
Another witness, Miena Davis, described hearing a series of popping sounds shortly after entering the store.
A 15‑year‑old victim, Jocelyn Lopez Tabares, recounted hearing at least 10 shots go off
before scrambling for cover.
The shooting occurred hours after a separate incident at a Spirit Halloween store in Madison Heights, Michigan, where a 21‑year‑old man was fatally shot. Authorities in Michigan reported that the suspect, also 21, was assaulted by bystanders and hospitalized. Based on the evidence gained thus far, investigators anticipate seeking criminal charges in this case,
the, Madison Heights Police Department said. Officials have stated the two incidents are not connected.
Mall Operations and Community Response
In response to the tragedy, the Solano Town Center canceled its planned Mall-O-Ween!
trick‑or‑treating event. A spokesperson for Spirit Halloween confirmed the store will remain closed until further notice out of respect for those impacted and to support the ongoing investigation.
The mall, which houses over 130 shops and restaurants, will remain open during regular business hours on Halloween.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims of this heartbreaking incident. We are fully cooperating with local law enforcement as they investigate the circumstances surrounding this event. As this remains an active investigation, we defer to the Fairfield Police Department for further details.
Spirit Halloween, corporate statement
Community leaders expressed grief over the incident. Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez also issued a statement, saying, Please join us in praying for the victims and their families and for the officers working to bring the suspect into custody.
Police have asked anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the Fairfield Police Department at 707‑428‑7600 or via email at [email protected]. Any information, no matter how small it may seem, could be valuable to this ongoing investigation,
the department said. The FBI’s Sacramento field office has also urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity during Halloween celebrations.
FBI Sacramento is aware of the shooting incident that occurred at a business on Gateway Boulevard in Fairfield, California, and we are deploying our Evidence Response Team to assist the Fairfield Police Department. We encourage the public to avoid the area. Please follow… pic.twitter.com/oGKzQac20B
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