Two shootings at Spirit Halloween stores kill two across US
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 31 Oct, 07:33 · Archive
A man was killed in a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Michigan, and hours later another person was killed and six injured in a similar incident at a California mall.
A 21-year-old man was killed in a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Madison Heights, Michigan, on 30 October at around 2:04pm. According to Madison Heights Police Department, he was arguing with another 21-year-old man from Oak Park whom he knew before gunfire broke out. The victim was shot multiple times and died at hospital. A 21-year-old person of interest was located and sustained injuries after bystanders assaulted him before police took him into custody. A 9mm handgun was recovered and may have been used in the shooting.
Hours later, at around 8:30pm on the same day, another shooting occurred at a Spirit Halloween store inside Solano Town Center mall in Fairfield, California, northeast of San Francisco. One person was killed at the scene and six others were rushed to hospital, with three listed in critical condition. Police have not yet identified the suspected shooter or confirmed whether there were multiple suspects. A motive has not been revealed.
According to a witness, roughly seven shots rang out, sending shoppers fleeing and screaming. The California store is a temporary pop-up location in a space previously occupied by Best Buy. Police confirmed they are still investigating the Fairfield incident, with detectives speaking to witnesses and working to identify the suspect.
How it is being reported
- At least one dead and six injured in shooting inside Halloween store in CaliforniaA shooting inside a Halloween store at a shopping centre in California has left one person dead and six others wounded.The Mirror · 31 Oct, 09:05
- One dead, 6 injured in shooting inside California Spirit Halloween at shopping mallOne person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at a Bay Area Spirit Halloween store on Halloween Eve.New York Post · 31 Oct, 07:14
- Emergency crews rush to California mall near Spirit Halloween store after shooting leaves multiple victimsMultiple people were reportedly shot at a California shopping mall near a Spirit Halloween store on Friday night, prompting a massive emergency response.Daily Mail · 31 Oct, 06:01
- Argument erupts into deadly shooting inside Spirit Halloween costume store on eve of holidayA 21-year-old man was killed after being shot multiple times at a Spirit Halloween store in Madison Heights, near Detroit, around 2:04pm on October 30.Daily Mail · 31 Oct, 04:26
In this story: Madison Heights · Detroit · Fairfield · Solano Town Center · Spirit Halloween
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