Fairfield Spirit Halloween shooting leaves one dead and six injured

A mass shooting occurred at a Spirit Halloween store in the Solano Town Center in Fairfield, California, on October 30. The incident resulted in the death of Constance Hages, a 31-year-old pregnant mother of four, and left six others injured.

One of the survivors, a 16-year-old boy, described the experience of being struck by a bullet as feeling “like a movie.” Despite his injuries, the teenager reportedly urged first responders to prioritize checking on the condition of the pregnant woman nearby.

Authorities arrested 17-year-old Monte Smith in connection with the shooting. According to the Solano County District Attorney’s Office, Smith faces eight felony offenses and multiple gun enhancements. He was previously arrested in relation to a shooting at a local high school parking lot.