Fairfield High Students Seek New Graduation Site After 1 Killed in Shooting
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Updated · KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco · Jun 4
Fairfield High Students Seek New Graduation Site After 1 Killed in Shooting
3 articles · Updated · KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco · Jun 4
Summary
Hundreds of signatures have backed a student petition to move Fairfield High's Friday graduation from the stadium parking lot where an 18-year-old was killed Wednesday night.
Four people were shot as Sem Yeto High School's ceremony was ending at the shared campus site; three survivors — ages 11, 20 and 25 — remain hospitalized, police said.
Students returned to campus Thursday for their final school day one building from the crime scene, with witnesses describing panic as gunfire erupted in the parking lot.
The Fairfield-Suisun district said mental health teams and staff support would be available at Sem Yeto campuses as anxiety spread among students, families and nearby residents.
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Tragedy at Fairfield Graduation: 1 Dead, 3 Wounded in Sem Yeto High School Shooting, Investigation Ongoing
Overview
A deadly shooting disrupted the Sem Yeto High School graduation ceremony at Fairfield High School on June 3, 2026, leaving an 18-year-old dead and several others injured. Gunfire broke out during the celebration, prompting a swift and extensive response from local law enforcement. Fairfield police quickly launched an investigation and reassured the public that there was no ongoing threat, but as of June 4, no suspects had been taken into custody. The tragedy has raised urgent safety concerns and left the community searching for answers while officials continue their active investigation.