shooting at – A shooting on the Fairfield High School campus during a high-school graduation ceremony left one person dead and three others injured, including a child, prompting a manhunt and an ongoing investigation.
A shooting erupted near the end of a graduation ceremony in Fairfield, sending families scrambling and turning a Wednesday evening into a crisis that still had no suspect in custody by Thursday morning.
Fairfield Police Department said four people were shot and one died during a high-school graduation event on the Fairfield High School campus on Wednesday night, June 3. Authorities said three others were injured by gunfire, including a child, and that a manhunt was underway.
The attack unfolded at about 7:15 p.m. local time, according to Officer Michelle Belyea of the Fairfield Police Department. Belyea said the shooting happened in the school’s parking lot “towards the end” of the ceremony. The graduation was being hosted for nearby Sam Yeto High School. also located in Fairfield. a city of about 122. 000 residents near Sacramento.
The Fairfield Police Department responded to the report of shots fired at the campus. Belyea said the victims injured by gunfire were ages 11, 20 and 25. They were taken to hospitals for treatment.
Belyea also said an 18-year-old died from injuries sustained in the shooting. During a news conference the night of June 3, authorities did not share the victims’ identities.
In the immediate aftermath, Belyea said there wasn’t any indication of an active threat to the community. Even so, she said the investigation remained active and that there were no suspects in custody.
On Thursday morning, the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District community was still absorbing the impact, as students, families, and staff prepared to face the long aftermath of a moment that was supposed to mark a milestone.
Alma Hernandez, mayor of neighboring city Suisun, California, issued a statement describing the harm done to the people at the center of the ceremony.
“Today, our students and their families faced an unimaginable event – one that will leave a lasting impact,” Hernandez said. “As we navigate through this heart-wrenching time. I sincerely hope we can come together to support our students and each other. providing the love and comfort needed for healing.”.
Fairfield High School and Sam Yeto High School are both part of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.
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How is there no suspect yet?? That seems crazy for a graduation of all things.
This is so heartbreaking. I don’t even know why people bring guns around schools, especially when it’s like a ceremony for kids. Praying for the 11-year-old and everyone there.
Wait so the graduation was in the parking lot towards the end… so was it like inside the school building or was it just some random car pulling up? Not trying to be mean, I’m just confused how it happened so close to the event. Also 18-year-old died but they said the 1 person killed at first? Idk.
Manhunt underway and still no suspect by Thursday morning… feels like they’re gonna blame “a dispute” or “someone knew someone” later. I’m not saying it’s the case but you always hear about shootings near Sacramento like it’s just normal now. Wish they’d release names so people can “stay vigilant” or whatever, I guess. Either way, this is messed up.