FAIRFIELD, CALIFORNIA: One person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at a Halloween store inside a shopping mall in California, US media reported on Saturday.
Police responded to the shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Solano Town Center in Fairfield at around 8:30 pm on Friday, according to ABC News.
Officers found seven people suffering from gunshot wounds. One victim later died, while the six survivors were taken to local hospitals for treatment.
At least three of the injured victims remain in critical condition. Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved.
Police Search for Suspect
Fairfield police are investigating the shooting and working to identify the suspect.
Detectives are interviewing witnesses and gathering information about the incident. Police have also urged members of the public who may have relevant information to come forward.
“We encourage anyone in the community with information to contact the Fairfield Police Department,” ABC News quoted Police Chief Dan Marshall as saying.
The scene remained under investigation as authorities worked to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
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Other Recent US Shootings
The incident comes amid a series of deadly shootings reported across the United States.
On October 11, nine people, including children, were killed in a shooting in Erie, Pennsylvania, according to the supplied report. A 45-year-old man allegedly opened fire in a neighbourhood, with two children and a pregnant woman among those killed.
Gun Violence in the United States
According to data compiled by the Gun Violence Archive, the United States has recorded more than 400 mass shootings in 2026.
The organisation defines a mass shooting as an incident in which four or more people are shot, excluding the shooter.
The latest incident in California adds to concerns over gun violence and public safety in the United States.
