By Bo Tefu | California Black Media
Assemblymember Lori D. Wilson (D-Suisun City) has spoken out following a deadly shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield that left a pregnant woman dead and six others wounded, expressing condolences to the victims and their families while calling on the community to support one another.
In an Instagram post, Wilson said the shooting had shaken the community and acknowledged the lasting impact of gun violence on those affected.
“Our community was rocked by gun violence,” Wilson stated. “Sadly, we are not alone in experiencing the devastating impact of these senseless acts of violence, but that does not make the pain or trauma any less profound.”
The shooting occurred Friday, Oct. 30, inside the Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center. Police said seven people were shot in what investigators described as a targeted incident involving one suspect.
The woman who died was identified as 31-year-old Constance Hages, who was pregnant. Three male victims, ages 16, 19, and 32, were reported in critical condition, while a 23-year-old man was hospitalized in critical but stable condition. Two other men, ages 19 and 43, were treated and released.
Wilson thanked local first responders for their swift response and acknowledged the support of state and federal partners as the investigation continued. She also expressed sympathy for those injured and for Hages’ family and loved ones.
“My heart breaks for everyone who experienced this tragedy firsthand, for those who were injured, and for the families and loved ones grieving a loss,” she stated. “As a community, we must come together to support one another, surround those impacted with compassion, and prayerfully work toward healing and wholeness.”
The investigation has since led to the arrest of a 17-year-old boy. Fairfield police said a school resource officer identified the suspect after reviewing surveillance footage. Authorities arrested him Monday following a SWAT operation at a home in Suisun City.
The Solano County District Attorney’s Office announced that the teenager would be charged as an adult. He faces two counts of murder, three counts of attempted murder, three counts of assault with a semiautomatic weapon, and multiple firearm enhancements. Police believe another customer was the intended target of the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing as the 17-year-old suspect faces adult charges.
As Fairfield mourns Hages and those injured recover, Wilson urged residents to support one another and help the community heal.
