A shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California, left one person dead and at least six others injured Friday evening, on the eve of Halloween.
The Fairfield Police Department said officers were called to the Spirit Halloween location inside Solano Town Center mall after receiving reports of gunfire at about 8:30 p.m. local time.
Authorities confirmed that seven people were struck by gunfire. One of the victims later died from their injuries.
The six surviving victims were transported to area hospitals, and at least three were listed in critical condition, police said.
One person died after a shooting Friday night at a Spirit Halloween store in California. (KOVR)
Officials had not released the victims’ names.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims of this heartbreaking incident,” police said in a statement.
Police did not immediately identify a suspect or suspects. Detectives were interviewing witnesses and working to determine who was responsible for the shooting.
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Officials said six surviving victims were taken to local hospitals, including at least three who were in critical condition. (KOVR)
No arrests had been reported in connection with the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, police said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Fairfield Police Department at 707-428-7600 or email 1030mall@fairfield.ca.gov.
Authorities launched a manhunt for the Spirit Halloween shooter, and no arrests had been made as of Saturday morning. (KOVR)
Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez, whose community borders Fairfield, expressed concern for the victims and their families after the shooting.
“Please join us in praying for the victims and their families, and for the officers working to bring the suspect into custody,” Hernandez said.