Overview
- The assault occurred Wednesday near the 300 block of Dahlia Street as a Fairfield High student was walking to campus, police said.
- Investigators say the suspect used vulgar, race-based language and targeted the teen over her perceived immigration status before attacking her.
- A nearby resident helped the injured student get to Fairfield High, where staff notified authorities, according to police.
- School resource officers assisted the student, who was taken to a hospital for a medical evaluation, police said.
- Chavez, 37, was booked into Solano County Jail on felony counts of assault, child endangerment and committing a hate crime as the investigation continues.