Fairfield High School Shooting Case Closed: Juvenile Gets 12 Months of Supervision
A shooting incident outside Fairfield High School in September has been resolved, with a juvenile suspect receiving 12 months of supervision. According to police, the altercation began when a vehicle was hit by gunfire, but fortunately, no one was injured.
Within 60 seconds of receiving the call, officers secured the area and worked closely with school staff to determine the whereabouts of the suspect. After reviewing hours of surveillance footage, conducting interviews, and searching residences, the case was turned over to the department's Youth Services Unit.
The juvenile eventually surrendered to authorities, but not before being found guilty of assault with a firearm in a separate case. The judge handed down a sentence that included six months in a juvenile facility and three months of GPS-monitored supervision.
In both cases, the juvenile received a lengthy sentence that demonstrates the seriousness with which authorities are treating these types of incidents. The resolution of this case marks an important step towards keeping students and staff at Fairfield High School safe.
The police department has been praised for their swift response to the situation, with officers arriving on the scene within minutes of receiving the call. The successful resolution of the shooting case is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the Fairfield Police Department's Youth Services Unit.
A shooting incident outside Fairfield High School in September has been resolved, with a juvenile suspect receiving 12 months of supervision. According to police, the altercation began when a vehicle was hit by gunfire, but fortunately, no one was injured.
Within 60 seconds of receiving the call, officers secured the area and worked closely with school staff to determine the whereabouts of the suspect. After reviewing hours of surveillance footage, conducting interviews, and searching residences, the case was turned over to the department's Youth Services Unit.
The juvenile eventually surrendered to authorities, but not before being found guilty of assault with a firearm in a separate case. The judge handed down a sentence that included six months in a juvenile facility and three months of GPS-monitored supervision.
In both cases, the juvenile received a lengthy sentence that demonstrates the seriousness with which authorities are treating these types of incidents. The resolution of this case marks an important step towards keeping students and staff at Fairfield High School safe.
The police department has been praised for their swift response to the situation, with officers arriving on the scene within minutes of receiving the call. The successful resolution of the shooting case is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the Fairfield Police Department's Youth Services Unit.