Pregnant Woman Killed in Fairfield Halloween Store Shooting

Fairfield police confirmed a mass shooting at a Spirit Halloween store on Friday evening, resulting in one death and six injuries. The incident occurred at the Solano Town Center mall.

Constance Hages, 31, was the victim who died at the scene. Police reported she was pregnant at the time. Three others were critically injured, including a 16-year-old boy and two men, ages 19 and 32.

Two additional victims, men aged 19 and 43, were treated for gunshot wounds and released from the hospital. Police did not provide a description of the shooter or disclose the motive.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene as shoppers sought cover during the attack. Some hid in the back of the store near a security fence, while others attempted to escape through the mall's emergency exits.

Shoppers like Javier Espinoza and his girlfriend, Alicia Reyes, fled the store after the gunfire subsided. They managed to escape by lifting a security fence and seeking shelter in another part of the mall.

Law enforcement agencies, including Fairfield police and the California Highway Patrol, responded to the shooting. Suisun City police also assisted with the search and investigation.

Local officials and representatives expressed condolences to the victims' families and emphasized the need for vigilance in the community following the incident.