One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting after a graduation ceremony at Fairfield High School on Wednesday, according to police. The ceremony was for Sem Yeto High School, a continuation school which shares a campus with Fairfield High. (Video player below: Couple recall moments shooting happened after Sem Yeto HS graduation in Fairfield) The Fairfield Police Department said officers responded to the shooting, which took place in the parking lot, around 7:15 p.m. In a brief press conference, police confirmed the person who died in the shooting was 18 years old. The three other victims, ages 11, 20 and 25, were taken to a hospital. See the press conference below
A man who attended the ceremony told KCRA 3 the shooting happened in the parking lot after it ended as pictures were being taken. A father whose daughter went to support a friend at the graduation heard gunshots and started running. Amanda Prieto, who lives next to the school, said she first heard the shots while she was on the phone in the backyard.
"It dawned on me quickly how close that rapid fire was," Amanda Prieto said. "I looked over the fence and people were just screaming and running through the parking lot. It was horrific. LiveCopter 3 is hovering above the scene, where several police vehicles have responded. Several witnesses have told KCRA 3's Esteban Reynoso that the shooting was traumatic for them."People keep getting shot at this school and it's [not] getting fixed," a witness named Alyssa told Reynoso. "It's sad. It's really sad." A suspect has not yet been identified, police told KCRA 3's Peyton Headlee. It is still unclear whether the shooting victims are students. "My heart is breaking for the students and families involved," Fairfield Mayor Catherine Moy said. "I'm shaken to my soul. The shooter will face justice." See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel
One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting after a graduation ceremony at Fairfield High School on Wednesday, according to police. The ceremony was for Sem Yeto High School, a continuation school which shares a campus with Fairfield High. (Video player below: Couple recall moments shooting happened after Sem Yeto HS graduation in Fairfield) The Fairfield Police Department said officers responded to the shooting, which took place in the parking lot, around 7:15 p.m. In a brief press conference, police confirmed the person who died in the shooting was 18 years old. The three other victims, ages 11, 20 and 25, were taken to a hospital. See the press conference below
A man who attended the ceremony told KCRA 3 the shooting happened in the parking lot after it ended as pictures were being taken. A father whose daughter went to support a friend at the graduation heard gunshots and started running. Amanda Prieto, who lives next to the school, said she first heard the shots while she was on the phone in the backyard.
"It dawned on me quickly how close that rapid fire was," Amanda Prieto said. "I looked over the fence and people were just screaming and running through the parking lot. It was horrific. LiveCopter 3 is hovering above the scene, where several police vehicles have responded. Several witnesses have told KCRA 3's Esteban Reynoso that the shooting was traumatic for them."People keep getting shot at this school and it's [not] getting fixed," a witness named Alyssa told Reynoso. "It's sad. It's really sad." A suspect has not yet been identified, police told KCRA 3's Peyton Headlee. It is still unclear whether the shooting victims are students. "My heart is breaking for the students and families involved," Fairfield Mayor Catherine Moy said. "I'm shaken to my soul. The shooter will face justice." See more coverage of top California stories here (https://www.kcra.com/) | Download our app (https://www.kcra.com/article/get-kcra-news-on-the-go-download/44039145) | Subscribe to our morning newsletter (https://www.kcra.com/subscribe) | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel (https://www.youtube.com/@KCRA)
In my opinion, the shooting at Fairfield High School is a tragedy that has shaken the community to its core. The fact that it occurred during a graduation ceremony, a time meant to celebrate and look forward, is especially heart-wrenching. The ages of the victims, ranging from 11 to 25, highlight the senselessness of gun violence and the devastating impact it can have on young lives. The community is left reeling, trying to make sense of the senseless. The fact that this is the third shooting at the campus in the last three years is deeply concerning and underscores the need for action. The police have not yet identified a suspect, and it is unclear whether the victims are students. However, the mayor's statement that the shooter will face justice offers some solace. The community is left to grapple with the trauma and uncertainty, hoping for answers and a path forward. Personally, I think that the shooting at Fairfield High School is a stark reminder of the urgent need for gun control and the devastating impact of gun violence on our communities. It is a tragedy that has left a deep mark on the hearts of those affected and serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of taking action to prevent such tragedies from occurring again.
