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Fairfield shooting: 17-year-old arrested
KTVU • • nation
Key Points:
- A 17-year-old suspect is in custody following a mass shooting at a Halloween store in Fairfield that killed a pregnant mother of four and wounded six others; the teen faces one count of murder and six counts of attempted murder.
- The suspect was arrested at his home in Suisun City and had a prior juvenile arrest related to a 2025 high school parking lot shooting, spending several months in juvenile hall.
- The shooting occurred Friday evening when the suspect allegedly targeted a customer inside the crowded pop-up store, firing multiple shots and injuring seven people in total.
- Police identified the suspect quickly through a 911 call, a school resource officer who recognized him, and surveillance footage; the teen fled the scene but was apprehended days later.
- Fairfield Police Chief Dan Marshall emphasized the need for change to address gun violence involving youth, expressing hope that the community can feel safer with the suspect off the streets.
