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Heartbreaking news from California. Halloween weekend.
One person died and six others were injured in a mass shooting in spirit halloween The store inside a shopping mall in Fairfield, California on Friday night.
according to People and other outlets, Fairfield City Police Department officers responded to reports of shots fired inside the costume store Solano Town Center Mall around 8:30 pm on October 30th – of course, just the night before Halloween.
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Police confirmed that seven people were injured by bullets during the horrific incident. One victim was declared dead at the scene, while the other six were taken to nearby hospitals. At least three of the surviving victims are reported to be in critical condition. The identities of the victims have not yet been released People.
During a late night press conference, the Fairfield Police Chief dan marshall He said it appeared the shooting was limited to the Halloween store. What’s even scarier, however, is that authorities are still working to identify those responsible.
he explained:
“There is still a very active crime scene and investigation ongoing. Detectives are speaking to witnesses and working diligently to identify the suspect or suspects responsible for this horrific shooting.”
Wow…
Meanwhile, witnesses have described the terrifying chaos that unfolded when police arrived at the scene.
a woman named caitlin fryA woman watching a movie with her husband in a nearby mall theater said CBS News Sacramento that one powerful hit The officer suddenly entered the screening room and asked if anyone had seen anyone carrying a gun.
A person told something even more horrifying than this nbc bay area His wife was inside Spirit Halloween when the shooting occurred. She said she called him crying and begged him to take her. According to the husband, she saw people crouching in the aisles of the store and then started crawling and trying to run away.
just awful.
in a statement to PeopleA Spirit Halloween spokesperson expressed condolences to the families of the victims and confirmed that the company is cooperating with investigators. The Fairfield location will remain closed until further notice.
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Now, police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Fairfield Police Department at 707-428-7600.
What was supposed to be a weekend of Halloween celebrations has turned into a devastating tragedy. Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and everyone affected by this senseless violence.
To learn more about the impact of gun violence, visit here https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/gun-violence.
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