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Teen Killed, 3 Wounded at Fairfield High School Graduation Ceremony

An 18-year-old was pronounced dead, police said. One of the victims was as young as 11.
The Fairfield High School entrance sign is seen through foreground vegetation on June 1, 2026, in Fairfield. The shooting comes two weeks after Fairfield police violently arrested a teen after an altercation on the high school campus. (Gustavo Hernandez/KQED)

One person was killed, and three others were injured in a fatal shooting after a graduation ceremony on Wednesday evening in Fairfield.

An 18-year-old was pronounced dead, and three other victims, ages 11, 20 and 25, are being treated for their injuries at a hospital, according to Fairfield Police Officer Michelle Belyea.

Around 7:15 p.m., Belyea said police responded to gunshots in the parking lot of Fairfield High School, where people were gathered for a graduation ceremony for Sem Yeto High School, a continuation school co-located on the campus.

Belyea said the police department’s investigation of the shooting on Wednesday is ongoing, and no information is known about suspects in the case at this time.

“Today, our students and their families faced an unimaginable event — one that will leave a lasting impact,” Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez said in a statement. Suisun City and Fairfield have a joint school district.

“As we navigate through this heart-wrenching time, I sincerely hope we can come together to support our students and each other, providing the love and comfort needed for healing,” she continued.

The shooting comes two weeks after Fairfield police violently arrested a teen after an altercation on the high school campus. Civil rights attorneys plan to file a lawsuit over the incident.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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