A targeted shooting at a Fairfield, California, Spirit Halloween store killed Constance Hages, whose family said she was pregnant, and wounded six others. Police were still seeking a motive, intended target and arrest.

A shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California, killed a pregnant woman and wounded six other people.

The victim was identified as Constance Hages, 31. Her family told the Los Angeles Times that she was pregnant and had gone to the store with her husband. The business was operating inside Solano Town Center, where families were shopping before Halloween.

Police were called at roughly 8:30 p.m. Friday. Officers found seven people hit by gunfire, and Hages died at the location despite efforts to save her. Authorities characterized the attack as targeted and linked to one suspect, rather than a random assault.

That description answered only part of the immediate question. No arrest had been announced in the latest public update, and investigators had not disclosed a motive or said who the intended target was. They also had not explained whether any of the wounded knew the suspect.

Three survivors were initially listed in critical condition. By Saturday, police said one was still critical but stable, three were stable and two had received treatment and gone home. Investigators were examining extensive video and coordinating with the FBI. The mall canceled its Saturday trick-or-treat event as officers continued working the scene and seeking witnesses.

Daniela Seabra Rios told the Los Angeles Times that she and her son were outside when families suddenly rushed from the mall in fear. They crouched inside their car as screaming shoppers moved through the parking area.

A nearby worker described confusion after the shots. Customers and employees had little time to understand what was happening before they fled the store and nearby businesses. Another witness, who was near the wig section, told CNN she heard several shots and thought she might die. She said people ran toward the back as the danger unfolded.

Spirit Halloween said it was devastated and was assisting law enforcement. The Fairfield store remained closed while police processed the scene and asked the public for information.

Why It Matters

The stakes extend beyond one store because the location was serving families, workers and nearby businesses during a busy Halloween period. A place associated with costumes and candy became a crime scene, forcing people nearby to make split-second decisions without knowing whether the danger was random or directed at someone inside. Hages’ death gives the investigation a deeply personal dimension for her family, while the injuries leave other survivors and their relatives dealing with the effects of the violence. The canceled event and store closure also show how the shooting disrupted people who were not part of the confrontation.

Police use of the word targeted may narrow the case, but it does not resolve the questions the public needs answered. Investigators still have to establish who was meant to be targeted, what led to the shooting and whether the suspect had any connection to those who were hurt. Video, witness accounts and cooperation from the store can help build that picture, but the available information remains incomplete. Until authorities identify the person responsible and explain the motive, shoppers, employees and the wider Fairfield community are left to process a deadly event without a clear account of how it began.

Fairfield police are seeking tips from anyone who witnessed the shooting, captured relevant footage or has firsthand information. With no arrest announced in the latest update, the shooter’s identity, motive and intended target remain unresolved.

Source: WLT Report