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Spirit Halloween shopper recounts heart-stopping escape from California store as 1 killed, 6 hurt in shooting

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Galvin, S. (2026, October 31). Spirit Halloween shopper recounts heart-stopping escape from California store as 1 killed, 6 hurt in shooting. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/31/us-news/spirit-halloween-shopper-recounts-heart-stopping-escape-from-california-store-as-1-killed-6-hurt-in-shooting/

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A shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in the Solano Town Mall in Fairfield, California, occurred around 8:30 p.m., resulting in one death and six injuries. Survivors like David Bernal’s wife described hearing multiple loud shots while inside the store. The police are conducting an active investigation with no suspects identified yet; they continue to search for leads and speak with witnesses.

Written by AI on 2026-10-31, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 30, 2026, a shooting occurred at around 8:30 p.m. inside a Spirit Halloween store within Solano Town Center mall in Fairfield, northeast of San Francisco, California. The incident left one person dead and six others injured, with three critically wounded individuals hospitalized. Emergency crews responded to the scene where they found seven people with gunshot wounds; one victim died from their injuries at the scene. Police have not yet identified any suspects or provided a motive for the shooting. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Fairfield Police Department at 707-428-7600 or via email at 1030mall@fairfield.ca.gov.

Written for “Shooting at Spirit Halloween Store” on 2026-10-31, grounded in this article and the 12 other(s) covering the same event.

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A survivor of the deadly shooting at a Spirit Halloween in California described her heart-stopping escape from the store as gunfire erupted, leaving one person dead and six others injured. asserted

gunfire → describe → person

David Bernal’s wife was shopping in the pop-up seasonal store at the Solano Town Mall in Fairfield at 8:30 p.m. when shots rang out. asserted

shots → shop → p.m.

“She’s at home right now, still in shock,” Bernal told KCRA, adding she heard “five big bangs, big ones, like loud.” asserted

she → ’ → bangs

The survivor ran from the shots that struck seven – killing one and leaving three in critical condition, according to authorities. uncertain

that → run → authorities

Bernal’s wife escaped “out from one of the exits on the other side of the mall,” he told the outlet. asserted

he → escape → outlet

The Fairfield Police Department did not confirm whether there were multiple suspects or a sole gunman at a press conference on Friday, but said no one has been detained. asserted

one → confirm → Friday

Detectives are speaking with witnesses and diligently working to identify the suspect responsible for this horrific shooting,” said Fairfield Police Department Chief Dan Marshall. asserted

Marshall → speak → shooting

This is a developing story. asserted

This → develop → ?

Spirit Halloween shopper recounts heart-stopping escape from California store as 1 killed, 6 hurt in shooting

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