Halloween shopping turned into a tragic event after a gunman opened fire on Friday inside a Spirit Halloween store.
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One person was killed, and six were injured in the shooting at the seasonal store in Fairfield, California, according to TMZ. Three of the injured victims are in critical condition, according to police.
FBI Will Investigate Deadly Spirit Halloween Shooting
Police are unclear about the motive behind the deadly shooting. Suspects remain at large.
A witness who claimed his wife was inside the store during the incident told KTRA 3 that there were "5, 6, 7 shots" fired that sent shoppers sprinting for the exits.
The FBI Sacramento said it was deploying its Evidence Response Team to help Fairfield police with the investigation.
Spirit Halloween has not publicly commented on the shooting. The Halloween merchandise chain has nearly 2,000 locations nationwide and 90 more locations across Canada.
Spirit Halloween opens in late July and runs through November 2 and is the nation's largest Halloween retailer. Fortune reported that the seasonal chain generated nearly $2 billion in 2023.
Over the years, the store has become synonymous with the Halloween season, offering a wide range of costumes.
Whether you want to be a goblin, firefighter, or a breathalyzer test, Spirit Halloween has been the go-to source for years.
America Spends Big on Halloween
Americans plan to spend a record-breaking $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, according to Forbes. The market estimates that Americans will spend $4.4 billion on costumes ($4.4 billion) and a nearly identical amount on decorations.
On social media, millions of people have already shared their Halloween get-up.
New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns and his wife, Jordyn Woods, recently shared photos of their Game of Thrones-inspired costumes.
The celebrity couple was spotted on Saturday night in New York City dressed as characters from the hit HBO series. Woods cosplayed a White Walker while Towns dressed as the Night King.
HBO and the Knicks shared a time-lapse of their extreme makeover on Instagram, which has drawn over 100,000 views.
Elsewhere, Meg the Stallion, Shaboozey, and Carson Daly have shown off their 2026 Halloween looks on social media.
