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Minor arrested after gang-related shooting in Fairfield

The shooting happened after a fight behind a Walgreens in February.

FAIRFIELD, Calif. — A minor was arrested last Friday in connection with a gang-related shooting in Fairfield.

According to the Fairfield Police Department, the shooting happened February 2 behind the Walgreens on North Texas Street and Atlantic Avenue. One person was shot and a second person was almost hit.

Witnesses told police two men were fighting when one pulled out a gun and shot the other. The shooter then left the scene.

The police department's Special Operations Team found the suspect on April 5 in Vallejo and took him into custody on Interstate 80 near Red Top Road.

Police say the suspect, who was not identified because they are a minor, is a member of a criminal street gang.

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