ABC News November 2, 2026

Suspect arrested in deadly shooting at California Halloween store, police say

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A suspect is in custody in connection with a "targeted" shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in California that killed one person and injured six others, police said.

The shooting occurred Friday inside the Solano Town Center in Fairfield, police said.

"Based on preliminary information obtained during the investigation, the shooting is believed to have stemmed from a targeted incident involving one suspect inside the Spirit Halloween store," police said in a statement Saturday.

Fairfield police announced Monday that the suspect has been arrested.

Oficers responded to the shooting at about 8:30 p.m. local time Friday, according to a statement from the Fairfield Police Department. Seven people were found with gunshot wounds, one of whom died from her injuries.

Police have identified 31-year-old Constance Hages as the victim who died of gunshot wounds. Hages was pregnant at the time of her death, family members told police.

The six other victims were taken to local hospitals, with at least three in critical condition, police said.

A 16-year-old male, a 19-year-old male and a 32-year-old male remain in critical condition, police said. A 23-year-old male remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition.

Two additional victims, a 19-year-old male and a 43-year-old male, were treated for gunshot wounds and have since been released from the hospital, police said.

"Our department extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the victim who died from their injuries. We also extend our thoughts to the other victims who were injured during this shooting," police said Saturday.

Detectives were reviewing video footage and other evidence as part of their investigation, police said.