California student killed after high school graduation ceremony was still wearing his robes when he was shot
Police are still searching for the gunman as investigators collect cellphone and surveillance evidence from more than 300 witnesses, Mayor Catherine Moy said.
- On Wednesday, a gunman opened fire after a graduation ceremony at Fairfield High School, killing an 18-year-old and injuring three others, including an 11-year-old, as police continue searching for the suspect.
- Fairfield Mayor Catherine Moy stated investigators believe the shooting was targeted, with authorities interviewing 300 witnesses and collecting surveillance footage to identify the perpetrator.
- Police say roughly 1,000 people attended the event, with four struck by gunfire including the 18-year-old who died; the three surviving victims, ages 11, 20, and 25, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
- Students and families at Armijo High School observed a moment of silence before celebrating, while the district provided counselors and mental health support for those affected by the shooting.
- The Fairfield Police Department claimed the school district's security request was not made through established channels, though Moy said the district did not formally ask police to attend Wednesday's ceremony.
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California student killed after high school graduation ceremony was still wearing his robes when he was shot
A teenager had just gotten out of his graduation ceremony to finish high school when he was gunned down in California. He was still wearing his robe.
Solano County laments the death of a teenager during a graduation ceremony on Wednesday night in Fairfield. The shooting also left three others injured, including an 11-year-old boy, and has prompted changes in security plans for upcoming graduation ceremonies. Fairfield high school graduates are expected to receive their diplomas on Friday afternoon at Armijo High School, where municipal authorities have announced that there will be a greater p…
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