Fairfield Graduation Shooting Kills 18-Year-Old, Wounds Three Including Child
An 18-year-old student was killed and three others, including an 11-year-old child, were wounded Wednesday evening, June 3, during a Sem Yeto High School graduation held at Fairfield High School in Fairfield, California.[1]
Police said the wounded were ages 11, 20 and 25 and were receiving medical treatment.[1] Witnesses said gunfire erupted as families gathered for photos, and they described a man running up and opening fire that sent people scattering.[1] Fairfield Police Officer Michelle Belyea said investigators have no information indicating an ongoing threat, but called the case a very active investigation.[1]
Early reports said three people were shot at the high school graduation outside Sacramento.[2] Authorities later confirmed the fatality and the ages of the wounded as investigators described the inquiry as a very active investigation.[1]
Fairfield Mayor Catherine Moy and Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez issued statements offering condolences and urging residents to rely on official police information as the investigation continues.[1]
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📌 Key Facts
- The shooting occurred Wednesday evening, June 3, 2026, during a Sem Yeto High School graduation ceremony held at Fairfield High School.
- Police said an 18-year-old student died from gunshot wounds, and three others — ages 11, 20 and 25 — were injured and are receiving medical treatment.
- Witnesses reported that gunfire erupted as families gathered for photos after the ceremony, describing a man running up and opening fire that caused panic and people to scatter.
- Fairfield Police Officer Michelle Belyea said there is no information indicating an ongoing threat to the community but called the case a very active investigation.
- Fairfield Mayor Catherine Moy and Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez issued statements offering condolences and urging residents to rely on official police information as the investigation continues.
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- The shooting occurred Wednesday evening, June 3, 2026, during a Sem Yeto High School graduation ceremony held at Fairfield High School.
- Police say an 18-year-old student died from gunshot wounds, and three others aged 11, 20, and 25 were injured and are receiving medical treatment.
- Fairfield Police Officer Michelle Belyea said there is no information indicating an ongoing threat to the community but described the case as a very active investigation.
- Witnesses reported that gunfire erupted as families gathered for photos after the ceremony and described a man running up and opening fire, causing panic and people to scatter.
- Fairfield Mayor Catherine Moy and Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez issued statements offering condolences and urging residents to rely on official police information as the investigation continues.