Jamario Baker identified as student killed in tragedy shooting In Fairfield, california Three other people were injured, aged 11, 20 and 25 years old. The incident occurred on Wednesday at a PARKING LOT Sem Yeto and Fairfield High School share campus.
The Fairfield Police Department released a statement “The Fairfield Police Department has identified 18-year-old Jamario Baker as the victim of a homicide that occurred at Fairfield High School. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends and all those affected during this difficult time.”
They added: “The investigation remains ongoing and no suspects are currently in custody. Detectives are working hard to follow all available leads and are committed to bringing those responsible for this senseless act of violence to justice. Anyone with information is strongly encouraged to contact Fairfield Police via the dedicated reporting channels below.”
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Authorities noticed shots fired around 7:15 p.m. Others injured in the shooting have not yet been identified, and no suspects have been named in the incident.
News of Baker’s death sparked grief in the community. Someone shared photos of a makeshift memorial erected in memory of the late student.
Messages such as “Congratulations on your graduation, may you rest in peace” and “Rest in peace, I believe you were a brilliant soul” were clearly visible. Here’s everything you need to know about Jamario Baker.
Jamario Baker: 5 things to know
- Jamario Baker, 18, is a student at Sem Yeto Continuing High School.
- Baker was shot and killed after attending a Sem Yeto high school graduation ceremony at Fairfield High School.
- According to communications from Fairfield Mayor Cat Moy to local channel KRON4, the shooting that killed Baker was targeted. However, it was unclear whether Baker was the intended target.
- According to officials, Baker was wearing a hat and gown when he was shot. His mother tried to save him after he suffered a gunshot wound, KTVU reported, citing BayNorth Church of Christ pastor Sam Morris.
- Mary Jones, who identified herself as Baker’s aunt on social media, said the teenager died while protecting his 11-year-old sister. “My brother Roderick and family are in great need of prayers. You may have heard about the shooting in Fairfield after graduation. That was my great nephew who was shot and killed. Rest in peace in heaven, Jamario,” she wrote.
“He was protecting his 11-year-old sister when he was shot,” she wrote on Facebook, sharing a photo of Baker and his father.
