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1 killed, 3 others shot after a high school graduation ceremony in Northern California
Police said no suspect is in custody as detectives interview witnesses and follow leads after the graduation ceremony shooting.
- On Wednesday evening, a shooting following the Sem Yeto High School graduation ceremony at Fairfield High School left one person dead and three others injured, the Fairfield Police Department confirmed.
- The violence erupted in the parking lot at 205 E. Atlantic Avenue after the ceremony concluded at Schafer Stadium, where attendees were taking pictures.
- Amanda Prieto, who lives next to the school, heard "rapid fire" while in her backyard and witnessed people screaming and running through the parking lot.
- Ilana Israel Samuels, executive director of communications for the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, stated that law enforcement is on campus conducting an active investigation.
- Detectives are interviewing witnesses and following leads, though no suspect description has been released; anyone with information should contact the Fairfield Police Department at 428-7300.
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