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Teen Killed and Three Wounded in Shooting After California High School Graduation

Police say the gunfire erupted while families were taking photos and the active investigation has led officials to boost security and move at least one graduation ceremony.

Overview

  • A shooter opened fire in the parking lot of Fairfield High School after a Sem Yeto High School graduation, leaving an 18-year-old dead and three others injured, police said.
  • The victims who survived include an 11-year-old child and two adults, ages 20 and 25, and the incident unfolded as families gathered for photos, according to local video reviews and eyewitnesses.
  • Police described the case as an active investigation with no arrests or public suspect description nearly a day after the shooting and said there is no known ongoing threat to the wider community.
  • The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and local law enforcement increased officer presence, deployed mental-health support for students and relocated Fairfield High’s upcoming graduation to a different stadium.
  • Authorities are interviewing witnesses and asking anyone who attended the June 3 ceremony to contact Fairfield police as investigators follow forensic leads and tips.