A Fairfield shooting inside a mall Halloween store killed one person and wounded six on Oct. 30. Police are still searching for the suspect.

A shooting in a Spirit Halloween shop at Solano Town Center in Fairfield left one person dead and six injured. No arrests have yet been made.

The quick facts: At around 8.30pm on Friday, seven people were shot in the Spirit Halloween shop at Solano Town Center (1350 Travis Blvd.). One person died and three were critically injured. The suspect remains on the run.

What happened?

Police attended the scene of the shooting in a Spirit Halloween store at around 8.30pm. Authorities have confirmed seven people were shot. One person has died. However, police have not released any details of the victims.

Detectives have been speaking to witnesses throughout the night. "We’re working very hard to find the suspect who committed this horrible act of violence," said police in Fairfield.

How seriously were people injured?

Three of those injured are critically injured, said Fairfield Police Chief Dan Marshall.

Who attended?

Almost every nearby police force attended. Suisun City police offered support through mutual aid. The California High Patrol assisted with traffic management and evacuating buildings. Vacaville police, Solano County Sheriff’s Office and Benicia police also attended. Several fire services and medical services were also on site. The mall is the largest indoor shopping centre in the county. It has over 120 shops.

What did witnesses and officials say?

Michelle Marie Anderson from Fairfield was dropping her niece at the mall when she heard a young person shouting for help. "This is what our town looks like right now before Halloween." The mayor confirmed there was a shooting.

What is the current investigation status?

Detectives are trying to find the suspect/s. Police have not said if they are searching for one or multiple suspects. There has been no motive released.

How can the public help?

Police are asking for any information. This includes any pictures or footage from inside or outside of Solano Town Center. Contact Fairfield Police on 707-428-7600 or email 1030mall@fairfield.ca.gov.

More details

The shooting occurred in a Spirit Halloween Store at Solano Town Center on Friday (Oct. 30, 2026).

Seven people were shot. One person died.

Three people were critically injured, said Chief Dan Marshall.

Police have not released any information about the victims.

Fairfield police, Suisun City police, Vacaville police, Benicia police, Solano County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol and several fire services attended.

No arrests have been made as of Saturday morning (Oct. 31).

The shooting in Fairfield turned what was a busy Halloween shopping night into a mass casualty incident. One person died, three were critically injured and the suspect remains unknown. The case is reliant on witness statements and footage. Business Fortune asks readers, if they were in Solano Town Center on Friday night, to please get in touch with police in Fairfield.

FAQs

How many people were shot?

Seven people were shot. One person died and six were injured.

Where was the shooting?

The shooting occurred in a Spirit Halloween Store at Solano Town Center (1350 Travis Blvd). The location is near Interstate 80.

When did the shooting happen?

Police said they attended the scene at around 8.30pm on Friday (Oct. 30, 2026).

Has anyone been arrested?

No arrests have been made as of Saturday morning (Oct. 31).

How can I report any information?

Contact Fairfield police on 707-428-7600.