Northern California high school graduation shooting: 1 dead, 3 injured
Northern California high school graduation shooting took place around 7:15 p.m.
A tragic shooting incident occurred on Wednesday evening at a high school graduation in Northern California, resulting in one dead and 3 injured, authorities reported.
A representative from the Fairfield Police Department stated the incident took place around 7:15 p.m. in the parking area of Sem Yeto High School during their graduation event.
The ceremony was hosted at Fairfield High School, located southwest of Sacramento.
One individual was pronounced dead at the scene, while the remaining three were taken to local hospitals for treatment, officials stated.
Mayor Alma Hernandez of Suisun City mentioned in a Facebook post that efforts are being made to locate the shooter.
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District issued a statement to CBS News Sacramento explaining that the shooting took place at the end of the ceremony.
The ages of those affected have not yet been determined.
The details surrounding the incident are under active investigation.
No description of the suspect has been released yet.
The Solano County Sheriff's Office has joined forces with Fairfield police to assist in the inquiry.
Sem Yeto, a continuation high school, shares its campus with Fairfield High.
Despite the incident, the school district confirmed that classes will proceed as planned throughout the week.
