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Jamario Baker Identified as Teen Killed After Fairfield Graduation

Police say the investigation is active with no arrests and they are urging the public to turn over photos, videos or tips to help identify a suspect.

A sign for Fairfield High School is seen on Thursday, a day after an 18-year-old was killed and three others, including an 11-year-old, were wounded in a shooting after a graduation ceremony for Sem Yeto High School held at Fairfield High's Schaefer Stadium.  
Gunfire broke out about 7:15 p.m. in the parking lot after the graduation ceremony at Schaefer Stadium at Fairfield High School. The ceremony was for Sem Yeto High School graduates and their families.
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Fairfield Mayor Cat Moy, left, is comforted by pastor Dennis Murphy in Fairfield on Thursday following the shooting after a high school graduation ceremony that killed an 18-year-old and wounded three others.

Overview

  • Fairfield police on Saturday identified the 18-year-old killed after a Sem Yeto Continuation High School commencement as Jamario Baker.
  • Officers say gunfire erupted in the parking lot near Schaefer Stadium and that three others, ages 11, 20 and 25, were wounded and taken to hospitals.
  • Investigators asked the public for cellphone video, dashcam footage and other digital tips to help piece together what happened on Wednesday after the ceremony.
  • School officials disclosed a request for a school resource officer was left on a voicemail line that is not checked daily and was not routed through normal channels.
  • Community groups held healing gatherings and the district moved or tightened security for upcoming graduations as officials review event procedures and victim support needs.