Fairfield Spirit Halloween Shooting, 1 Dead, 6 Injured at Solano Town Center

One person was killed and six others were wounded in a shooting inside a Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center in Fairfield, California, on Friday night, October 30, 2026. Fairfield police responded at about 8:30 p.m. At least three of the six survivors were in critical condition, according to Police Chief Dan Marshall.

As of the latest reports we reviewed on October 31, no arrest had been announced and police had not named a suspect or the victims. In a Saturday morning update, police said they believe the shooting stemmed from a targeted incident involving a suspect inside the store. They have not explained the motive. The FBI’s Sacramento office sent an Evidence Response Team to help local investigators.

This is a developing story, and details may change as police release more information.

Fairfield Spirit Halloween Shooting: Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Date	Friday, October 30, 2026
Time	About 8:30 p.m. Pacific
Location	Spirit Halloween, Solano Town Center, 1350 Travis Boulevard, Fairfield, CA
People shot	7
Killed	1
Injured	6, with at least 3 in critical condition per Chief Marshall
Victim identities	Not released
Suspect	Not identified; no arrest announced
Police description of the incident	Believed targeted, involving a suspect inside the store (Saturday update)
Lead agency	Fairfield Police Department
FBI role	Evidence Response Team assisting
Mutual aid	Suisun City Police, Solano County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol
Tip line	707-428-7600
Tip email	[email protected]

Where did the Fairfield mall shooting happen?

The shooting took place inside the Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center, the largest enclosed shopping mall in Solano County, at 1350 Travis Boulevard near Interstate 80. Fairfield is roughly 40 miles northeast of San Francisco.

Chief Marshall said at a late-night briefing that the shooting appeared to be centered on the Halloween store. He could not say whether gunfire extended elsewhere in the mall. The shooting came on the eve of Halloween, when seasonal stores like this one are among the busiest in the mall.

Timeline of the Solano Town Center shooting

Time	What happened
Friday, Oct. 30, about 8:30 p.m.	Fairfield police respond to reports of gunfire at the Spirit Halloween store
Evening	Seven people are found with gunshot wounds. One dies; six are taken to hospitals
About 11:30 p.m.	Chief Dan Marshall briefs reporters: detectives are interviewing witnesses and working to identify the suspect or suspects; at least three victims are critical; police do not believe there is an immediate threat to the public
Late Friday	The FBI’s Sacramento office says it is sending its Evidence Response Team
Saturday, Oct. 31, morning	Police say the shooting is believed to stem from a targeted incident involving a suspect inside the store
Saturday, Oct. 31	The mall stays open regular hours; its scheduled Mall-O-Ween event is canceled

How many victims, and how are they doing?

Police confirmed seven people were shot. One died and six were taken to hospitals. Chief Marshall said at least three survivors were in critical condition. That figure is from the first police briefing, so conditions may have changed since.

Police have not released names or ages. They also have not said which victims were shoppers and which, if any, were employees. We are not guessing, and you should be cautious about social media posts claiming a higher death toll. The confirmed figure is seven shot and one dead.

What did witnesses say?

Witnesses described chaos. A Fairfield man told KCRA his wife was inside the store when she heard several loud bangs and ran out through an exit. Another woman, waiting in a car with her son in the parking lot, told reporters she saw a crowd running and screaming and ducked down until police arrived. Officers also searched nearby areas, including a movie theater, according to local reports.

These accounts describe the panic. They don’t establish how the shooting started or why.

Was the Spirit Halloween shooting targeted?

Police have said so, with limits. In the Saturday morning update reported by CBS Sacramento, Fairfield police said they believe the shooting stemmed from a targeted incident involving a suspect inside the store. That is a notable change from Friday night, when Chief Marshall said investigators did not yet know whether they were looking for one person or several.

“Targeted” generally means the shooter aimed at a particular person or group rather than firing at random. It is not a motive. Police have not said who, if anyone, was the target, whether the shooter knew any victim, or whether a dispute came first. Until they do, it’s too early to call this gang-related, a robbery or a personal dispute.

Has anyone been arrested in the Fairfield shooting?

Not according to the reports we reviewed through October 31. Police have not released a suspect name, photo or description. Detectives said they were reviewing mall surveillance video and interviewing witnesses.

Please don’t share unverified names or photos. A wrong identification can hurt an innocent person and get in the way of the investigation.

Don’t confuse this with the Madison Heights, Michigan shooting

A separate Spirit Halloween shooting happened hours earlier in Madison Heights, Michigan. Police there said a 21-year-old Detroit man was shot and later died, and a 21-year-old suspect was taken into custody. Reports say authorities do not believe the two incidents are connected.

Some headlines blend the two. When you read about an arrest or a 21-year-old suspect in a “Spirit Halloween shooting,” check which state the story is about. The Fairfield investigation had no announced arrest as of October 31.

Why is the FBI involved?

The FBI’s Sacramento office said it was deploying its Evidence Response Team to assist the Fairfield Police Department. These teams help document crime scenes and collect and preserve physical evidence, which matters in a scene with seven victims.

That role does not mean the FBI has taken over the case, that federal charges have been filed, or that the shooting is being treated as terrorism. Fairfield police are leading the investigation.

Is Solano Town Center open? Is there a threat to the public?

The mall’s website said it would stay open regular hours on Saturday, October 31, but the Mall-O-Ween trick-or-treat event was canceled. Check the mall’s official site for current hours before you go.

Chief Marshall said at the first briefing that he did not believe there was an immediate threat to the public. That is not the same as an arrest. In a Saturday statement, police acknowledged the community’s concern given the Halloween events planned for the day. If you see something dangerous, call 911.

How to report information to Fairfield police

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them:

• Phone: 707-428-7600
• Email: [email protected]
• Emergency: 911

Useful material includes phone video from before, during or after the shooting, dashcam footage from the parking lot, security video from nearby businesses, and anything you saw of someone leaving. Keep the original files and don’t edit or crop them. Police said they will post updates on the department’s social media and through Nixle alerts.

What criminal charges could apply under California law?

No suspect has been charged in the Fairfield case, so what follows is general background, not charges against any person.

• Murder, Penal Code § 187. Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being with malice aforethought. Whether it is first or second degree depends on the facts under Penal Code § 189, such as premeditation.
• Attempted murder, Penal Code §§ 664 and 187. This requires intent to kill and a direct step toward doing it. Six people surviving gunshot wounds doesn’t by itself prove attempted murder as to each of them; prosecutors would need evidence of intent.
• Assault with a firearm, Penal Code § 245(a)(2). This covers an assault with a firearm and doesn’t require intent to kill.
• Firearm enhancements, Penal Code §§ 12022.5 and 12022.53. These add prison time when a gun is used in certain felonies, depending on the charges and facts.

If someone is arrested, California law generally requires arraignment within 48 hours, not counting Sundays and holidays (Penal Code § 825). Prosecutors would then decide on charges and have to prove them beyond a reasonable doubt. For how charges play out after an arrest in another recent shooting, see Anthony Rivers III Arrested In Tallahassee Shooting Charges.

Can victims’ families get compensation or sue?

No civil lawsuit, settlement or claims program connected to this shooting has been verified as of October 31, 2026. Here is how the options generally work in California.

Victim compensation. The California Victim Compensation Board (Government Code § 13950 and following) can help eligible victims of violent crime and some family members with costs like medical bills, mental health treatment, and funeral and burial expenses. It isn’t automatic; you apply and must meet eligibility rules.

Crime victims’ rights. California’s Constitution (Article I, § 28(b), known as Marsy’s Law) gives victims rights such as notice of proceedings and the chance to be heard at sentencing.

Civil claims. A criminal case and a civil case are separate. Civil claims could include wrongful death (Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60) or negligence, but a shooting at a mall doesn’t make the mall owner or the store legally responsible. Under Ann M. v. Pacific Plaza Shopping Center, 6 Cal.4th 666 (1993), California courts have held that a property owner’s duty to provide security against third-party crime depends on how foreseeable that crime was, and a high degree of foreseeability, usually from prior similar incidents, is needed before a duty to hire security guards arises. Nothing public yet shows what the mall or store knew beforehand. Personal injury and wrongful death claims generally must be filed within two years (Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1), and claims against a public entity have a much shorter notice deadline.

Families should keep medical records, police reports, and receipts, and talk to a licensed California attorney before deciding on a claim. For an example of how a shooting-related civil case can end, see $1.06 Million Illinois Shooting Settlement Lauer Family Case.

What isn’t known yet

• The names and ages of the victims, including the person who died
• The condition of the critically injured survivors
• The identity of the suspect and whether anyone is in custody
• The motive, and who or what was targeted
• How many shots were fired and what weapon was used
• Whether gunfire reached other parts of the mall

FAQ: Fairfield Spirit Halloween shooting

Where did the Fairfield Spirit Halloween shooting happen?

 Inside the Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center, 1350 Travis Boulevard, Fairfield, California.

When did the Fairfield shooting happen? 

Fairfield police responded at about 8:30 p.m. Pacific time on Friday, October 30, 2026.

How many people were shot at Solano Town Center?

 Seven. One died and six were injured, with at least three in critical condition at the time of the first police briefing.

Has the person who died been identified? 

Not in the reports reviewed through October 31. Police have not released names or ages.

Was the Fairfield Spirit Halloween shooting targeted?

 Police said Saturday morning they believe it stemmed from a targeted incident involving a suspect inside the store. They have not said why.

Has anyone been arrested for the Fairfield shooting?

 No arrest had been announced as of October 31. A separate Spirit Halloween shooting in Madison Heights, Michigan, did lead to an arrest, but police there and in California have not linked the two.

Why is the FBI at the Fairfield shooting scene?

 The FBI’s Sacramento Evidence Response Team is assisting Fairfield police with crime-scene and evidence work. It has not announced a federal case.

Was the Fairfield shooting gang-related? 

Nothing confirmed says so. The motive hasn’t been released.

Is Solano Town Center open? 

The mall said it would keep regular hours on Saturday, October 31, but canceled its Mall-O-Ween event.

Is there a danger to Fairfield residents? 

Chief Marshall said police did not believe there was an immediate threat to the public. The investigation is active.

How do I send police a tip or video?

 Call Fairfield Police at 707-428-7600 or email [email protected]. Call 911 in an emergency.

Can victims’ families receive compensation?

 Possibly, through the California Victim Compensation Board if eligible, or through a civil claim if the legal requirements are met. No settlement or claims program has been announced for this shooting.

What happens next in the investigation?

Expect more on the victims’ identities and conditions, the suspect, and the motive. Detectives are working through mall surveillance video, witness interviews, and physical and ballistic evidence. If someone is arrested, the next steps are booking, an arraignment, and a charging decision by the Solano County District Attorney’s Office. Until police confirm details, treat anything about the shooter’s identity, age or motive as unverified.

Sources

Official

1. Fairfield Police Department statements and press briefing, October 30–31, 2026
2. FBI Sacramento public update on Evidence Response Team deployment, October 2026
3. Solano Town Center official website

News reporting 4. San Francisco Chronicle, “7 shot, 1 fatally, inside Spirit Halloween store at Fairfield mall” 5. ABC7 San Francisco, “1 dead, 6 injured after shooting near Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center in Fairfield,” October 31, 2026 6. CBS Sacramento, “1 dead, 6 injured in mass shooting at Solano Town Center mall, Fairfield police say” 7. KCRA, “1 dead in Fairfield Spirit Halloween shooting, 6 injured; police seeking suspect” 8. KRON4, “1 dead, 6 injured in shooting at Spirit Halloween store inside Fairfield mall” 9. NBC News, “Manhunt launched after California Spirit Halloween shooting leaves 1 dead, 6 injured” (Fairfield and Madison Heights coverage) 10. Associated Press, shooting at Spirit Halloween store in California, October 31, 2026

Law and resources 11. California Penal Code §§ 187, 189, 245, 664, 825, 12022.5, 12022.53; Gov. Code § 13950 et seq.; Code Civ. Proc. §§ 335.1, 377.60; Cal. Const. art. I, § 28(b) 12. Ann M. v. Pacific Plaza Shopping Center, 6 Cal.4th 666 (1993) 13. California Victim Compensation Board, victims.ca.gov

This article reflects publicly reported information as of October 31, 2026, and will change as Fairfield police release more. Suspect and motive details remain subject to official confirmation.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against Fairfield Police Department statements, the FBI Sacramento public update, and reporting from the San Francisco Chronicle, ABC7, CBS Sacramento, KCRA, KRON, NBC News and the Associated Press, as of October 31, 2026. Last Updated: October 31, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.