FAIRFIELD (Azat TV) – Newly obtained video footage and harrowing witness accounts have laid bare the panic inside a California retail store on October 31, 2026, when a gunman opened fire in a crowded shopping space. KCRA reported that the late-night attack inside a Spirit Halloween pop-up shop at the Solano Town Center in Fairfield left one woman dead and six other individuals wounded. Investigators with the Fairfield Police Department confirmed that 31-year-old Constance Hages was killed in the violence, while her family noted to investigators that she was pregnant at the time of her death.
The sudden barrage of gunfire transformed a routine holiday shopping trip into a mass casualty event just before 8:30 p.m. on Friday evening. According to New York Post reporting, the suspect carried out what authorities have classified as a targeted attack before fleeing the scene. The ongoing manhunt has drawn assistance from the FBI’s Sacramento office as local law enforcement works to identify and apprehend the lone gunman.
Inside the Store: Terror and Quick-Thinking Survival
Graphic video footage captured by a 15-year-old shopper inside the establishment reveals the frantic response of patrons as shots rang out. In the recording, a loud bang is followed by a woman gasping “Oh my God,” while others can be heard pleading for safety as shoppers drop between merchandise racks. Jocelyn Lopez Tabares recounted to the New York Post that she and her sister were near the checkout counters when at least 10 shots erupted, initially mistaking the loud noise for popping balloons before ducking to the concrete floor.
“I felt like I was going to die,” Lopez Tabares said, explaining that she began recording video on her phone as evidence in case she did not survive the ordeal. Other shoppers described a chaotic stampede toward the exits as panic rippled through the pop-up store, which was filled with families and teenagers selecting final costume items. Dispatch audio from emergency responders revealed that approximately 30 people quickly evacuated the mall area as police rushed the property with weapons drawn.
Casualties, Critical Conditions, and Medical Updates
The violent encounter resulted in extensive injuries across a range of age groups. Hospital officials and police confirmed that three male victims, aged 16, 19, and 32, remained in critical condition following the shooting. A 23-year-old man was listed in critical but stable condition, while two other men, aged 19 and 43, received medical treatment and were subsequently released from care.
While police identified Constance Hages as the sole fatality, authorities noted that official confirmation regarding her pregnancy would come through the Solano County coroner’s office. The tragedy has left local residents shaken, prompting community members to reevaluate public safety during seasonal events. Rachel Segura told KCRA that she had visited the exact store earlier that day with her children, describing how the incident has heightened her caution.
Community Fallout and Ongoing Investigation
In response to the tragedy, management at the Solano Town Center canceled its planned community trick-or-treating event scheduled for Saturday. Families and local shoppers expressed deep unease over the lingering uncertainty surrounding the suspect’s whereabouts.
Law enforcement agencies are urging anyone with information, video footage, or relevant details regarding the suspect to contact the Fairfield Police Department directly at 707-428-7600 or via email at 1030mall@fairfield.ca.gov as the active investigation continues.