Police have identified Constance Hages, a pregnant 31-year-old woman, as the fatal victim of a shooting at a California Halloween store that left six others injured.
Pregnant 31-Year-Old Woman Killed in Fairfield Halloween Store Shooting as Six Others Are Injured
A 31-year-old pregnant woman has been identified as the victim killed in a mass shooting at a Spirit Halloween store inside Solano Town Center in Fairfield, California, on Friday, October 30, 2026. Six other people were wounded in the incident, with four remaining hospitalised in critical but stable condition.
The victim, identified as Constance Hages, was pregnant at the time of her death, according to information her family provided to police.
Fairfield police released additional details about the victims on Saturday, confirming that those injured ranged in age from 16 to 43.
Among the injured were a 16-year-old boy, a 19-year-old man, a 32-year-old man and a 23-year-old man, who remained in hospital in critical but stable condition. Two other victims, aged 19 and 43, were treated for gunshot wounds and subsequently discharged.
Police Investigate Possible Targeted Attack
Authorities responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday. As of Saturday, no suspect had been detained.
Police said preliminary information suggested the shooting may have stemmed from a targeted incident involving one suspect inside the Spirit Halloween store.
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and other evidence in an effort to identify the person responsible.
The FBI's Sacramento office has also deployed its Evidence Response Team to assist Fairfield police with the investigation. Other responding agencies included Suisun City police and the California Highway Patrol.
Witnesses Describe Scenes of Panic
People inside the shopping centre described moments of confusion and panic as gunshots rang out.
One witness told KCRA 3 that his wife, who was inside the Spirit Halloween store, heard several gunshots as shoppers began running for safety.
Another witness, Miena Davis, said she heard an initial series of popping sounds shortly after entering the store, followed by another round of gunfire.
She described how shoppers immediately began fleeing, with some breaking open a gate leading back into the mall to escape.
Davis also recalled hearing a mother crying out for her child as people desperately tried to get away from the scene.
Shopping Centre and Spirit Halloween Respond
Following the shooting, Solano Town Center cancelled its planned Mall-O-Ween trick-or-treating event, which had been scheduled for Halloween.
The shopping centre remained open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Spirit Halloween announced that its store would remain closed until further notice out of respect for those affected and to support the ongoing police investigation.
In a statement, the company expressed sadness over the incident and extended its condolences to the victims and their families. It also confirmed that it was cooperating fully with local law enforcement.
Police Appeal for Information
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to examine evidence and work towards identifying the suspect.
Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the Fairfield Police Department at 707-428-7600 or email 1030mall@fairfield.ca.gov.
The incident has left the local community mourning the death of a pregnant woman while raising renewed concerns about public safety in shopping centres and other public spaces.