Police arrested a suspect Monday in the deadly Spirit Halloween store shooting that killed a pregnant woman and wounded six others in Fairfield, California.
The Fairfield Police Department announced the arrest just days after gunfire erupted inside the seasonal retailer at Solano Town Center around 8:30 p.m. Friday. Authorities have not yet released the suspect’s identity or details about the charges they may face.
The woman killed in the attack was identified as Constance Hages, 31, whose family told investigators she was pregnant at the time of her death.
Six other people were wounded in the shooting, including a 19-year-old man who remained in critical condition as of Sunday. Three additional victims were still hospitalized in stable condition, according to authorities.
The mass shooting unfolded inside the Spirit Halloween store, a temporary seasonal retailer operating at the Solano Town Center mall in the Northern California city of Fairfield. The store was open for evening shoppers when the violence broke out shortly before 8:30 p.m.
Fairfield police launched an investigation immediately after the Friday night attack, working through the weekend before announcing the suspect’s capture on Monday. The department has not disclosed what led them to the suspect or how quickly after the shooting the arrest was made.
The attack left the community reeling as details emerged about the victims, particularly Hages, who was expecting a child when she was killed. Her family’s disclosure about her pregnancy added another layer of tragedy to an already devastating crime.
The 19-year-old male victim’s critical condition underscored the severity of the violence that erupted inside what should have been a routine shopping experience for Halloween merchandise. The three other hospitalized victims in stable condition represented additional lives upended by the gunfire.
The shooting was one of multiple mass shootings that occurred across the United States over the Halloween weekend, contributing to a national toll of at least six dead and dozens injured in such incidents nationwide.
Fairfield is a city of roughly 120,000 residents located between San Francisco and Sacramento in Solano County. The Solano Town Center serves as a major retail hub for the community, making the violence inside its seasonal store all the more shocking for local residents.
Police have not indicated whether the suspect acted alone or had any connection to the victims. The motive for the attack remains under investigation as authorities continue to process evidence and build their case against the arrested individual.
The department is expected to release additional details about the suspect and charges as the investigation progresses.