A tragic event unfolded at Fairfield High School, located about 50 miles northeast of San Francisco, during a graduation ceremony on Wednesday evening. A shooting in the school’s parking lot resulted in the death of an 18-year-old and injuries to three others, including an 11-year-old child and two adults aged 20 and 25.

Incident Details

Fairfield Police Department responded to the scene around 7:15 p.m. local time. Officer Michelle Belyea confirmed the casualties and stated that the investigation is ongoing, although there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the community.

The graduation ceremony was for Sem Yeto High School, which shares a campus with Fairfield High School. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots as photographs were being taken in the parking lot. Local resident Amanda Prieto described the scene as ‘horrific,’ with people screaming and running for safety.

Community Response

The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District expressed their condolences to those affected and promised to share more information as it becomes available. Emergency services were commended for their swift response, with patrol vehicles and ambulances quickly arriving on the scene.

As the investigation continues, authorities have not released any information about potential suspects. The community remains on alert as they await further updates from law enforcement.

Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.