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Halloween Shootings at Spirit Halloween Stores Kill Two
Confirmed
In Short: Two people were killed in shootings at Halloween Spirit stores in California and Michigan on Halloween night.
Two people were killed in shootings at Halloween Spirit stores in California and Michigan on Halloween night, authorities said.
In Fairfield, California, about 37 miles northeast of Sacramento, a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store killed one female and left six others wounded, police said.
In Madison Heights, Michigan, located about 12 miles north of Detroit, a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store killed a 21-year-old man late Friday afternoon.
"This is still a very active crime scene. Detectives are speaking with witnesses and diligently working to identify the suspect responsible for this horrific shooting," the statement said.
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic incidents that occurred at our Spirit Halloween stores. We extend our condolences to the families and individuals whose lives have been altered by these terrible events," the spokesperson said.
The affected Spirit Halloween stores will remain closed until the end of the season, a spokesperson for the company told CBS News in a statement on Saturday.
Detectives are continuing to actively investigate, police said.
While these tragic events marred the Halloween spirit, many communities across the country continued to celebrate in unique and creative ways.
The weather forecast for Halloween night included partly cloudy skies with evening temperatures falling from the mid-50s into the upper 40s for trick-or-treating, and lows in the mid-30s by morning.
What this adds
The shootings in California and Michigan are the latest in a series of tragic incidents that have occurred during the Halloween season, highlighting the need for increased safety measures in retail environments.
Background
Strong winds and rain swept through Gilbert, Arizona, on Friday, damaging Halloween decorations and inflatables, but residents like Leah Nuckolls and Barnhart are determined to keep their spirits high.
Despite the challenges, the Halloween spirit remains strong, with families and communities coming together to celebrate the spooky season in unique and creative ways.
What's confirmed
- "This is still a very active crime scene. Detectives are speaking with witnesses and diligently working to identify the suspect responsible for this horrific shooting," the statement said.
- Gunfire rang out inside Spirit Halloween, a store at the Solano Town Center in Fairfield late Friday, Fairfield police said in a statement posted on social media.
- A shooting at a Halloween Spirit in Fairfield, California, killed one female and left six others wounded, police said.
What's still developing
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