Hours before Halloween, a shooting occurred in an American store: one dead and several injured

In the city of Fairfield in Northern California, a shooting took place at a Spirit Halloween store, which specializes in Halloween merchandise, on the evening of October 30. As a result, one person was killed and six others were hospitalized with gunshot wounds. According to the LETA agency citing AFP, the incident occurred around 8:30 PM local time at the Solano Town Center mall, located about 76 kilometers northeast of San Francisco. ### Three victims are in critical condition Fairfield Police Chief Dan Marshall confirmed to reporters the death of one person and the hospitalization of six injured individuals. According to him, the condition of at least three of the injured is assessed as critical. Information about the age and identity of the deceased and the injured has not yet been provided. ### Police are searching for those involved in the shooting Investigative actions are ongoing at the scene. Police officers are establishing the circumstances of the shooting and trying to determine who opened fire. Marshall stated that law enforcement has not yet identified the "suspect or suspects." Thus, at this stage, it is unknown whether the shooter acted alone and what might have motivated the attack. The head of the local police also clarified that no additional closures have been implemented outside the Solano Town Center mall. ### The attack occurred on the eve of Halloween The shooting took place on the evening of October 30, just before Halloween, which is traditionally celebrated in the U.S. on October 31. Spirit Halloween stores specialize in seasonal sales of costumes, masks, decorations, and other festive items. The police continue their investigation. Information about a possible motive for the attack and the identity of the suspects was not available at the time of the initial report.