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17-Year-Old Faces Adult Trial For Store Killings

Solano County prosecutors seek adult trial for the 17-year-old accused of killing Constance Hages and her unborn child on Oct. 30.

By Anthony Foster ·

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Solano County prosecutors charged a 17-year-old with two counts of murder on Wednesday. The office also filed three counts of attempted murder, three counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and several weapons enhancements. Authorities are requesting that the teen be tried as an adult.

The Oct. 30 attack occurred inside a Spirit Halloween store in California. The shooting killed 31-year-old Constance Hages and her unborn child. Hages was a mother of four. Six other people were injured during the incident.

Four victims remained in the hospital as of Monday. A 19-year-old man was listed in critical condition. Three others, aged 16, 23, and 32, were in stable condition. Two additional victims, aged 19 and 43, were treated and released.

Hages' family created a GoFundMe page to cover funeral expenses and support her four children. They described the event as a heartbreaking loss that left grieving parents and a family facing a pain that words can barely hold.

The suspect made an initial appearance in juvenile court on Wednesday morning. He remains held without bail.

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