Spirit Halloween Turns Deadly – Manhunt On

Police tape cordons off a street — Photo: Matt Gush / Shutterstock

A Halloween-eve shooting inside a California mall store left one person dead and six wounded, triggering an urgent search for the gunman, police said.

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Police said seven people were shot at a Spirit Halloween in Fairfield; one died and six were hospitalized.
Officers responded around 8:30 p.m. at Solano Town Center and secured the scene.
At least three of the injured were in critical condition, the police chief said.
Investigators are reviewing mall video and interviewing witnesses as they work to identify the suspect or suspects.

Police Confirm Deadly Gunfire And Casualties At Mall Store

Fairfield Police Chief Dan Marshall said officers reached the Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center around 8:30 p.m. after reports of shots fired. Police found seven gunshot victims. One victim died at the scene or shortly after, and six were taken to hospitals for treatment. The chief said at least three of the injured were in critical condition. Officers secured the store area and began clearing nearby spaces to find victims and preserve evidence for detectives.

Police described an active investigation with a priority on life-saving care and scene control. Detectives started collecting physical evidence and worked with mall management to access surveillance systems. The chief said the shooting centered on the Spirit Halloween location inside the mall. Early reports did not establish a motive or connection between the victims and the shooter. Authorities emphasized that facts would be confirmed through camera review, witness interviews, and forensic testing before release.

Manhunt And Evidence Review Underway To Identify Suspect

Chief Marshall said investigators are working to identify the suspect or suspects and asked the public to share useful tips. Officers canvassed for shell casings, mapped the scene, and documented entry and exit points. Detectives pulled mall video to trace movements before and after the gunfire. Police did not release a suspect description as of the initial briefings, citing the need to verify images and timelines from multiple cameras before naming a person of interest.

Authorities said the search effort includes interviews with shoppers and workers who were present during the rush of Halloween purchases. Investigators are checking whether the gunfire stayed inside the store or spread to nearby areas, a detail that remained uncertain in early reports. The agency said confirmed updates will come as soon as next-of-kin notifications, video review, and basic lab work allow for public release without harming the case.

Safety Concerns Heighten As Families Shop Before Halloween

The timing inside a busy mall on the eve of Halloween raised alarms for families and store owners. Police urged calm and asked residents to avoid spreading rumors while detectives verify video and statements. The casualty figures came directly from the police chief’s briefing and were repeated by several outlets covering the response. Reporters at the scene echoed the same location, time, and injury count while noting that motive and suspect identity were not yet known in the initial hours.

1 dead, 6 injured (3 critical) in a shooting inside a Spirit Halloween at Solano Town Center mall on Halloween eve.

Families were shopping for costumes. Suspect still at large; manhunt underway.

We can't even celebrate holidays anymore.

— Gina Beana Fofina (@Ginasassyass) October 31, 2026

Local leaders and law enforcement stressed community help. Anyone with phone video or who saw a person leaving the store quickly should share that with police. Officers said clear tips can shorten the search and prevent false leads. The department plans to release more details on the victim who died after the coroner’s office completes required steps. Medical updates for the injured will come from official channels when families are ready and facts are confirmed.