Fairfield High School
Coverage of Fairfield High School in the Nexus archive.
- Fairfield community gathers to heal following shooting after graduation ceremony
The Fairfield community gathered at Civic Center Park and Fairfield High School to heal after a shooting that occurred in the parking lot following a graduation ceremony. Four people were shot, including an 18-year-old who died, while three survivors remain in stable condition. The Tri-City NAACP and Broken by Violence organized the event as police continue investigating without identifying a suspect.
- 18-year-old Fairfield shooting victim identified
An 18-year-old, identified as Jamario Baker, was shot and killed after a high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield. Three other individuals, aged 11, 20, and 25, were hospitalized following the incident.
- Police identify victim in deadly shooting after graduation ceremony in Fairfield
Police identified 18-year-old Jamario Baker as the victim of a deadly shooting following Sem Yeto High School’s graduation ceremony at the Fairfield High School campus on Wednesday evening. Three others were shot, including an 11-year-old child and two individuals in their 20s. The investigation is ongoing with no suspects in custody.
- Graduation ceremony held after deadly Fairfield shooting
A fatal shooting occurred after a graduation ceremony at Fairfield High School, resulting in four people being shot, including an 18-year-old. The community is working to move forward as police continue their investigation.
- Fairfield expands graduation security following fatal shooting
A teen was killed and three others injured during a graduation ceremony in Fairfield, prompting increased police presence at all future graduation events. The shooting occurred at Sem Yeto High School, where no officers were present, leading to policy changes to ensure security at all ceremonies, including smaller ones.
- No arrests made after 1 killed, 3 injured in shooting at Fairfield high school graduation: police
A fatal shooting occurred at a California high school graduation, resulting in 1 death and 3 injuries. Police have not made any arrests in connection to the incident.
- Fairfield school graduation shooting: New details released
A quadruple shooting occurred at a high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield, Calif., injuring four victims aged 11, 18, 20, and 25. The incident took place as graduation ceremonies for Sem Yeto Continuation High School students were about to conclude on Fairfield High School's campus.
- 4 shot, 1 dead in shooting at California high school event
One person was killed and three others injured in a shooting at Fairfield High School in California following a graduation ceremony for Sem Yeto Continuation High School.
- 1 killed, 3 injured in shooting after Northern California graduation ceremony
One person was killed and three others injured in a shooting at Fairfield High School in Northern California. The deceased was an 18-year-old male, and the injured were ages 11, 20, and 25. Police responded to the incident at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
- California high school graduation shooting kills teen, injures child and
An 18-year-old student was killed and three others, including an 11-year-old child, were injured during a high school graduation event at Sem Yeto High School in Northern California. The shooting occurred at Fairfield High School, and police have not yet identified a suspect. Authorities confirmed the incident is under investigation.
- Police were not at Fairfield graduation when deadly shooting happened
A deadly shooting occurred at Fairfield High School following a Sem Yeto Continuation High School graduation ceremony. No police officers were present during the incident, and officials confirmed one 18-year-old was killed while three others were injured. The police department and school district acknowledged a failure in communication regarding a request for police coverage.
- Witness opens up about deadly shooting following graduation ceremony in Fairfield
A deadly shooting occurred after a high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield, resulting in one 18-year-old fatality and three injured individuals, including an 11-year-old and two adults in their 20s. A witness described the chaotic scene and the victim's family's anguish, while authorities announced increased security for future graduation events and relocated Fairfield High School's graduation.
- 1 dead, 3 hurt at California high school graduation as police probe incident near stadium
One person was killed and three injured outside Fairfield High School’s Schafer Stadium during a Sem Yeto High School graduation ceremony. The incident occurred just after 8 p.m. and is under police investigation.
- Fairfield High School relocates graduation after deadly shooting
Fairfield High School relocated its graduation ceremony to Armijo High School Stadium following a deadly shooting at Sem Yeto Continuation High School's graduation. The shooting resulted in one death and three hospitalizations, prompting the district to limit tickets per senior and provide mental health support.
- Multiple injuries reported after shooting at Fairfield High School event
Multiple injuries were reported after a shooting at Fairfield High School during an event attended by several hundred people. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, with authorities confirming police responded to the scene.
- Person dies after shooting at high school graduation in Fairfield
A person died and three others were injured in a shooting at a high school graduation ceremony in Fairfield. The incident occurred at the end of the Sam Yeto High School graduation at Schafer Stadium. Authorities confirmed one fatality and three additional victims.
- Claim filed after student arrested at Fairfield High School
A 16-year-old student at Fairfield High School and his family filed a claim against the City of Fairfield, alleging excessive force and civil rights violations by a police officer during an arrest on May 19. The incident was captured on police body camera.
- Fairfield teen speaks as new video shows violent arrest, family plans lawsuit
A 16-year-old named Maurice Williams was arrested during an on-campus fight at Fairfield High School. His family announced plans to file a lawsuit.
- Fairfield school cuts freshman prom after confrontation with police
Fairfield High School canceled its freshman prom following a viral confrontation between police and a 16-year-old sophomore. The event, scheduled for Saturday, also served as an awards ceremony for student achievements.
- Fairfield community demands justice after incident involving officer, student
A Fairfield police officer was captured on video hitting 16-year-old Maurice Williams at Fairfield High School, prompting community protests and demands for justice. The city has launched an independent investigation, but the teen's family insists the officer should lose her badge. Community members expressed trauma and distrust during a packed City Council meeting.
- Student speaks after confrontation with Fairfield police officer
16-year-old Maurice Williams spoke out after a viral video showed a Fairfield police officer hitting him and pulling his hair on campus. The family claims he was not involved in a fight and demands accountability, while the police stated the officer used 'distraction strikes' during a response to a campus altercation. An external investigation is ongoing, and the officer has been reassigned.
- Fairfield cop beats 16-year-old high schooler — as her checkered history is revealed
A police officer in Fairfield was caught on video punching a 16-year-old high school student during an arrest at Fairfield High School. The incident has sparked controversy due to the visible use of force against a minor.
- Wild moment Bay Area cop caught on camera wailing on student at high school
A fight at Fairfield High School escalated when a Bay Area police officer was caught on camera striking a student during the confrontation, sparking public concern.