A shooting took place in the parking lot outside Fairfield High School in Northern California around 7:15 p.m. on June 3, 2026, following the Sem Yeto High School graduation ceremony held there earlier that evening [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. The incident occurred as families and graduates were taking photos after the event, which was attended by approximately 1,000 people [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
An 18-year-old male was shot and killed at the scene. Three others were injured in the shooting, including an 11-year-old child, a 20-year-old adult, and a 25-year-old adult [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Survivors were receiving medical care after the attack [2, 4, 5]. It remains unclear if the deceased was a graduate [3].
Witnesses described chaotic scenes with people screaming and running for cover immediately after the gunfire [1, 2, 4, 5]. Police were alerted to the shooting around 7:15 p.m. and launched a large-scale investigation and manhunt for suspects [1, 2, 4, 5]. No information has been released on motives or suspect identities [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].
Fairfield Police Officer Michelle Belyea said, "We don't have any information that there's any ongoing threat to the community at this time" [5].
Local officials expressed condolences and concern. Fairfield Mayor Catherine Moy said, "My heart is breaking for the students and families involved. I graduated from Fairfield High School and I can't get my head and heart around this tragedy. I'm shaken to my soul." Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez said the tragedy "would leave a lasting impact on students, families and the broader Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District community." [5]
The shooting reportedly happened around 7:15 p.m., though one source placed the time closer to 8 p.m. [1, 2, 3, 5, 4]. Authorities continue their investigation as of June 4 and remain focused on community safety [2, 3, 5].
