FAIRFIELD, Calif. — A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that took place Sunday afternoon in Fairfield, authorities confirmed.
Police Respond to Fatal Shooting
According to the Fairfield Police Department, officers were dispatched around 1:07 p.m. to reports of a shooting in the 2000 block of Cambridge Drive.
When officers arrived, they found a man in his 40s suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Despite emergency efforts, the victim died from his injuries at the scene.
Suspect Known to the Victim
Investigators said the suspect knew the victim and had fled the area before officers arrived. However, firefighters in the vicinity spotted the individual a short time later and alerted police.
Responding officers quickly located and took the 21-year-old suspect into custody without incident.
Investigation Ongoing
Authorities have not yet released the names of the victim or suspect as the investigation continues. Detectives are working to determine the motive behind the shooting and whether any additional individuals were involved.
Police said the incident appears to be isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Fairfield Police Department or Solano County Crime Stoppers.
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