A shooting at a store in Fairfield, California, has killed a pregnant woman and injured six other people.
The shooting was reported on Friday evening, October 30, at around 8:30 p.m., at the Spirit Halloween store located inside the Solano Town Center shopping mall.
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The victim was identified as 31-year-old Constance Hages. Family members told authorities that she was pregnant when she was shot.
After receiving reports of gunfire, police went to the scene, where they found seven injured people. One of them died, while the other six were taken to area hospitals for treatment.
Authorities said those injured include a 16-year-old and two men, aged 19 and 32, respectively, who are in critical condition.
A 23-year-old is also continuing to receive medical care in hospital. His condition is described as critical but stable. The other two people, aged 19 and 43, were treated and later released from the hospital.
According to U.S. investigators, the incident is suspected to have been a deliberate attack carried out by a person inside the store.
The suspect’s identity has not yet been made public, and no arrests have been made so far. Police are reviewing security camera footage and interviewing witnesses to determine the circumstances and motive behind the incident.
The FBI’s Sacramento evidence response team is also assisting with the investigation.
The shopping center decided to cancel the Halloween event planned after the tragedy. The store where the attack occurred will remain closed until further notice.
