Constance Hages Obituary: Pregnant Mother of Four Killed in Fairfield Spirit Halloween Shooting

Constance Hages, 31, was killed while shopping at a Spirit Halloween store in Fairfield, California. The pregnant mother of four was among seven people shot in an attack prosecutors describe as targeted.

The family of Constance Hages is mourning an immeasurable loss after the 31-year-old mother of four was fatally shot inside a Spirit Halloween store at Solano Town Center in Fairfield, California, on October 30, 2026. Hages was 13 weeks pregnant when the shooting occurred. Her unborn child also died.

The attack happened during a busy evening when families and shoppers were inside the store preparing for Halloween. Investigators believe the gunfire was directed at another customer, leaving Hages and several other people caught in the violence.

Constance Hages Killed in Fairfield Halloween Store Shooting

Police responded to the Spirit Halloween store at approximately 8:30 p.m. after reports of gunfire. Seven people were shot, including Hages, who died at the scene.

The six other victims were male, ranging in age from 16 to 43. Several were initially reported in critical condition, while two were treated and released from hospital. The incident caused panic among shoppers, with more than 100 people reportedly inside the store.

Investigators described the shooting as a targeted attack involving a customer who allegedly had a previous disagreement with the suspected gunman. Hages was not believed to be connected to that dispute.

Arrest and Charges Against 17-Year-Old Suspect

Police arrested 17-year-old Monte Smith at a residence in Suisun City on November 2. Prosecutors allege that he entered the store, recognized a customer with whom he had a previous disagreement, and opened fire. Hages was not believed to be the intended target.

Smith faces two counts of murder, including a count connected to Hages’s unborn child, three counts of attempted murder, and three counts of assault with a semiautomatic weapon. The case also includes firearm enhancements and a multiple-murder special-circumstance allegation.

Court Proceedings and Request for Adult Prosecution

Smith appeared in Solano County Juvenile Court on November 4, when the judge ordered him to remain in juvenile detention without bail. His arraignment was postponed to allow the defense additional time to review evidence.

On November 13, Smith appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to the charges. Prosecutors are seeking to have the case transferred to adult court, but that decision remains with the judge and had not been resolved in the latest available reporting.

The case has also drawn attention to Smith’s reported involvement in a separate shooting at Fairfield High School in September 2025. Prosecutors have cited his prior record as part of their argument for adult prosecution. The earlier incident is separate from the October 2026 shooting.

Remembering Constance Hages

Constance Hages’s death has left four children without their mother and her loved ones grieving the loss of the child she was carrying. Her death also affected six other people who were injured in the attack.

As the legal proceedings continue, her family faces the difficult task of mourning a loved one whose life was taken during an ordinary shopping trip. Condolences go to her children, relatives, friends, and everyone affected by the tragedy.

Disclaimer

The charges against Monte Smith are allegations, not findings of guilt. He has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Prosecutors allege that the shooting was directed at another customer, but the full circumstances remain subject to the court process. The request to transfer the case to adult court is still pending; no adult-court trial or conviction should be implied.