Fairfield community gathers to heal following shooting after graduation ceremony
Jun 07, 2026
On Saturday, the Fairfield community gathered in the parking lot of Fairfield High School to heal following Wednesday’s deadly shooting after a graduation ceremony.
The gathering was organized by the Tri-City NAACP and the local community group Broken by Violence. The gathering at Civic Center
Park was organizer before authorities identified the 18-year-old killed in the shooting.
Those who came to the gathering say this was not about personally knowing the victim, but about helping a community process a traumatic event.
“Right now there is nobody being apprehended for this heinous crime, community has to be even more diligent in standing with this family,” said Broken by Violence Executive Director Ebony Antoine.
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Police say the shooting happened in the parking lot of Fairfield Highafter a graduation ceremony for Sem Yeto Continuation High School.
Four people were shot, with baker dying from his injuries. The three survivors, including an 11-year-old, are currently in stable condition.
Police say the shooting remains under investigation. And as of Saturday, no suspect has been found.
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