Pregnant woman killed, six others wounded in targeted shooting at California Spirit Halloween store
A targeted shooting at a Spirit Halloween store inside Fairfield's Solano Town Center mall in Northern California on Friday night left one person dead and six others injured. The victim, identified as 31-year-old Constance Hages, was pregnant at the time of her death, according to family members. The shooting occurred around 8:30 p.m. at the busy mall on Halloween eve. Police believe a single suspect carried out the targeted attack inside the store, though the suspect remains unidentified and at large. Three victims were in critical condition as of Saturday, including a 16-year-old boy, while others sustained injuries ranging from critical to stable. Two victims were treated and released. The FBI's Sacramento office deployed an evidence response team to assist local police in the ongoing investigation. Police have asked the public for any information that could help identify the shooter.
Key facts
- 31-year-old Constance Hages was killed; she was pregnant at the time of her death
- Six other people were wounded in the shooting
- The shooting occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Solano Town Center in Fairfield, California
- Police describe the incident as a targeted shooting involving one suspect
- Three victims were in critical condition; others ranged from critical but stable to released from hospital
- No suspect has been identified or arrested; the shooter remains at large
- FBI Sacramento deployed evidence response team to assist local investigation
How different outlets framed it
Right-leaning coverage: Coverage noting that California has some of the strictest gun laws in the nation while still experiencing this incident. Reference to political response including gun control narrative framing by elected officials.
Limits of this briefing
The shooter's identity and motive remain unknown as the investigation is ongoing. Full details about victim injuries and relationships to the shooter have not been publicly disclosed. The pregnancy confirmation is pending Solano County coroner examination.
Sources
- ABC7 San Francisco: Fairfield shooting: Pregnant mom Constance Hages killed, 6 others injured after shooting in Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield Centre
- CNN: Pregnant woman killed, 6 others wounded in targeted shooting at California Spirit Halloween store, police say Centre
- SF Chronicle: Fairfield mass shooting: Pregnant woman killed, 6 others hurt at Spirit Halloween store Centre
- KQED: Pregnant Woman Identified as Victim Killed at Fairfield Halloween Store Centre
- RedState: Shooter Targets a Northern California Spirit Halloween Store, Killing 1, Injuring 6 Others Right