California: One person was killed, and six others were injured after a shooting at a Halloween costume store in a shopping centre in Fairfield, California, on Friday evening.
According to the Fairfield Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire at around 8:30 pm local time at the Spirit Halloween store in Solano Town Centre.
Police found seven people with gunshot wounds. One later died, while the remaining six were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that at least three of the injured were in critical condition.
Police search for suspect
Fairfield Police Chief Dan Marshall said investigators were interviewing witnesses and reviewing available evidence to identify those responsible.
Police also hoped to obtain surveillance footage from the shopping centre to help establish what happened.
The identities of the victims had not been disclosed, and authorities had not announced any arrests.
Investigators did not establish a motive for the shooting.
Investigation continues
Police said the shopping centre remained an active crime scene while investigators gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses.
Authorities urged anyone with information or relevant footage to contact the Fairfield Police Department.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, with police yet to confirm whether the victims were specifically targeted.
Further updates are expected as investigators establish the sequence of events and identify those responsible.
