One dead, six hurt as shooting at Spirit Halloween store in California kills 1, injures 6
Gunfire at Fairfield store
The shooting happened late Friday inside Spirit Halloween at Solano Town Center in Fairfield, the Fairfield Police Department said. The store sells costumes and decorations, and the shooting came on the eve of Halloween.
Police said all seven victims suffered gunshot wounds. One person died, while the other six were taken to hospitals for treatment; at least three were in critical condition.
Investigation remains active
In a statement posted around midnight early Saturday, police said detectives were speaking with witnesses and trying to identify a suspect. The department described the location as an active crime scene.
Police said they were still working to identify the person who died. Fairfield is about 37 miles northeast of Sacramento.
Separate Michigan shooting
Police in Michigan reported another shooting at a retail store late Friday afternoon involving two 21-year-old men. CBS News Detroit reported that it happened at a Spirit Halloween store in Madison Heights.
Key points
- One person was killed and six were injured in the Fairfield shooting.
- At least three injured people were in critical condition.
- Detectives were interviewing witnesses and seeking to identify a suspect.
- A separate fatal shooting was reported at a Spirit Halloween store in Madison Heights, Michigan.