The incident occurred at Fairfield High School, California, on Wednesday, June 3
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- One person has died, and three others have been injured during a shooting at the end of a high school graduation ceremony in California on Wednesday, June 3
- The victims included an 18-year-old who died and three injured individuals aged 11, 20, and 25
- Police have not made any arrests but stated there is no ongoing threat to the community
One person has reportedly died and three others have been injured during a shooting at a California high school following a graduation ceremony.
On Wednesday, June 3, the Fairfield Police Department responded to an incident in the parking lot of Fairfield High School at 7:15 p.m. local time, officer Michelle Belyea said at a news conference, per the Los Angeles Times.
While one of the shooting victims was pronounced dead, three others were transported to the hospital, per the Los Angeles Times and KTVU Fox2.
It's currently unclear what condition the injured victims are in.
Authorities said the ages of the wounded individuals were 11, 20 and 25 years old, while the victim who died was 18, KTVU and CBS News reported.
The incident occurred at the end of a graduation ceremony at Sem Yeto High School, which was being held at Fairfield High School, per CBS News and KTVU.
“It's a very scary incident when something like this does happen, especially during the end of a school event,” Belyea said in the news conference, per the Los Angeles Times. “So, obviously, we just want everyone to be safe.”
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"I don't have any information related to suspects at this time," Belyea added, per KTVU.
In a post on Wednesday, June 3, Suisun City Mayor Alma Hernandez wrote on Facebook, “Active shooter chase taking place in the City of Fairfield. Shooting of three individuals at Sem Yeto High School Graduation at Schafer Stadium (Fairfield High School).”
“This is an active investigation. Anyone with any information is advised to contact Fairfield Police Department at (707) 428-7300. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims,” she added.
Despite no arrests being made, police officials have said the community does not face any ongoing threat, per KTVU.
"We went to go to the person that takes pictures of the graduates,” Jacob, a witness, told the outlet.
“Out of nowhere, some dude ran up, and when I looked up, he pointed the gun and started shooting. I backed up, he ran and I just went around, and my mom was back in the stadium, so I went to make sure she was OK.”
"I don't know what happened. I'm coming to the parking lot when I hear the shots," another witness, Lizette Ramirez, added to KTVU. "I see my niece, my mom, and she say, ‘Run! run!' "
Sem Yeto is a continuation high school, per KTVU and CBS News. The school shares a physical campus with Fairfield High, CBS News reported.
PEOPLE reached out to the Fairfield Police Department, Fairfield High School, Sem Yeto High School and the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.
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