California high school graduation shooting kills teen, injures child and two others

An 18-year-old student tragically lost his life, and three other individuals, including an 11-year-old child, were injured in a shooting at a high school graduation event in Northern California on Wednesday evening, according to police reports.

The violent incident unfolded during a graduation ceremony for Sem Yeto High School, which took place at Fairfield High School, as confirmed by local authorities.

Fairfield Police Officer Michelle Belyea reported that the victims, who sustained gunshot wounds, were aged 11, 20, and 25. Unfortunately, the 18-year-old student succumbed to his injuries following the shooting.

Officer Belyea assured the public that the surviving victims were receiving necessary medical care.

As investigators delve into the circumstances surrounding the gunfire that disrupted the commencement celebration, the search for answers continues.

“At this time, we have no information indicating any ongoing threat to the community,” Officer Belyea informed reporters, emphasizing that the situation remains under active investigation.

Police have not released information about a suspect and said additional updates are expected later Thursday.

Sem Yeto High School is a continuation school within the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene as families gathered following the ceremony.

One witness told KTVU that he was near an area where graduates were taking photos when a man ran up and began shooting. The witness said people immediately scattered as panic spread through the crowd.

Investigators work the scene after a shooting during a Sem Yeto High School graduation ceremony. (KTVU)

Another witness told the station she heard several gunshots before family members urged her to run.

Fairfield Mayor Catherine Moy said residents should rely on information released by the Fairfield Police Department as investigators continue working the case.

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A graduation celebration turned tragic when gunfire erupted following a ceremony at Fairfield High School. (KTVU)

“My heart is breaking for the students and families involved,” Moy said in a statement. “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 also offered condolences, saying the tragedy would leave a lasting impact on students, families and the broader Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District community.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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