Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Coverage of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- Confirmed shooting at Fairfield High campus following graduation ceremony, school district says
A shooting occurred at Fairfield High School campus after a graduation ceremony for Sem Yeto High School around 7:12 p.m. Police scanner reports indicate several people were shot.
- 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.
- Family of Fairfield student files claim, alleging excessive force in confrontation with officer
The family of 16-year-old Maurice Williams filed a claim against the city of Fairfield, alleging excessive force by Officer Bianca Camacho during a May 20 school incident. Viral video shows Camacho yanking Williams by his dreadlocks, knee-pinning him, and punching him multiple times. The Fairfield Police Department has reassigned Camacho and initiated an external investigation, while the school district is also investigating.
- 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.
- He Was Fired for Sexually Harassing Students. California Allowed Him to Keep Teaching Anyway.
Jason Agan, a California teacher, was fired for sexually harassing students, but the state allowed him to continue teaching at other schools. Despite multiple complaints and warnings, Agan faced only a one-week suspension of his teaching license. The state's teaching credentialing agency did not inform other schools or parents of the full extent of Agan's behavior.