Pregnant Woman Killed and Six Injured in Bay Area Shooting

On October 31, 2026, a tragic shooting occurred at a Spirit Halloween store in the Bay Area, resulting in the death of a pregnant woman and injuries to six others. The incident took place late Friday night at the Solano Town Center, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.

Fairfield police identified the deceased as 31-year-old Constance Hages, who succumbed to gunshot wounds at the scene. The shooting left three male victims, aged 16, 19, and 32, in critical condition. A 23-year-old man remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition. Two other male victims, aged 18 and 43, received treatment and were subsequently released from the hospital.

As of Saturday afternoon, authorities had not made any arrests related to the shooting. Fairfield Police Chief Dan Marshall informed the public during a Friday night news conference that detectives are actively working to identify a suspect. According to KCRA-TV, an NBC affiliate, the police believe the attack was targeted and involved someone inside the Halloween retailer.

The shooting shocked families who were shopping for last-minute Halloween supplies, leading to a large law enforcement presence at the scene. Daniela Seabra Rios described the chaos, stating in a text message to The Times that she and her son observed a “sea of people running and screaming” as they waited in a car across the parking lot. They took cover on the car floor until the police arrived.

In a related account, Santa Rosa resident Chara Brazley recounted receiving an alarming call from her 24-year-old daughter, who works at Ulta Beauty in the same shopping center. Her daughter heard several loud gunshots as employees were closing the store for the night. Brazley mentioned that while her children have frequented the mall for decades, this terrifying experience was unprecedented.