Update: 7/7/19 8:30pm: Following a three hour stand-off, one suspect was arrested in this incident. He has been identified as 32 year old Rio Vista resident Matthew Vickers.
The incident started just before noon when Vickers was inside of a fast food restaurant. A citizen saw him manipulating what appeared to be two firearms and called Fairfield Police. As the police were responding, Vickers left the restaurant and went into a nearby convenience store. Officers spoke to the convenience store clerk, who stated Vickers was acting suspiciously and went into the bathroom. Officers made sure everyone was out of the store and tried to talk Vickers out of the bathroom.
Vickers would not come out, so the Crisis Negotiations Team and SWAT Team were called to the scene. At 3pm, Vickers peacefully surrendered to the SWAT Team. Further investigation revealed Vickers was in possession of two replica firearms. Vickers was arrested and booked into Solano County Jail for resisting, obstructing, or delaying an officer.
A photo of the replica firearms is attached to this release. A booking photo is not available.
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Update 7/7/19 3:00pm: The Police Activity near Central and Pittman is resolved. The suspect surrendered peacefully to the SWAT Team. There were no hostages, and nobody was injured in the incident. Additional information will be released in a few hours, including suspect identification and charges. Even with the suspect safely in custody, the investigation is still active, as we work to determine motive.
Original Message Below:
The Fairfield Police Department is asking the public to avoid the area of Central Way and Pittman Rd. We are currently working an incident involving an armed barricaded subject at a convenience store. There have been no shots fired and no people are injured. SWAT and Crisis Negotiators are attempting to resolve the situation.
This is an active incident and additional details will be made available when we are able to release them.
