On July 31, 2016 at 7:56 pm the Fairfield Police Department began receiving phone calls regarding a shooting that had occurred in the 2700 block of N. Texas St.
Officers arrived on scene and located a male victim in the parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local trauma center and was later pronounced deceased.
Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit were called out and began investigating the incident. During the investigation it was determined that the victim and suspect had prior knowledge of each other and had been in an argument just prior to the shooting.
The victim has been identified as a 16 year old male Fairfield resident. His name is not available at this time.
An arrest warrant was issued for the 16 year old suspect and he was taken into custody by Fairfield Police Department SWAT at approximately 5:10 am in the 2000 block of Bristol Ln.
This is an ongoing investigation and no further information is avaiable at this time. Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact the Fairfield Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit at 707-428-7600.
You can also call our Tip Line at 707-428-7345, Solano CrimeStoppers at 707-644-7867, or Text “TIP FAIRFIELDPD” followed by your message to 888777. Callers and texters can remain anonymous.
