**UPDATE 8/14/18 12:00pm**
The victim in this case is identified as 51 year old Letha Bell Portis, a female Fairfield resident. This is still an active investigation and no additional details will be released at this time.
Anyone with information related to this case is asked to call the Fairfield Police Department's Investigations Bureau at (707) 428-7600, the 24-Hour Tip Line at (707) 428-7345, or Solano County CrimeStoppers at (707) 644-7867. You may also text TIPFAIRFIELDPD followed by your message to 888777. Callers and texters may remain anonymous.
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**ORIGINAL MESSAGE BELOW**
The Fairfield Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Monday night. Officers were originally called to a business in the 1700 Block of North Texas Street just before 11:00pm for a reported assault. Officers arrived and located an unconscious female victim bleeding in the parking lot. They rendered first aid until the victim could be transported to the hospital by paramedics.
The victim, an adult female, died at the hospital. Her identity is withheld pending notification of her family. Detectives from the Investigations Bureau were called out to take over the investigation. No arrests have been made. This is an active investigation and no additional details will be released at this time.
Anyone with information about this crime is encouraged to contact the Fairfield Police Department's Investigations Unit at 707-428-7600. You can also call our Tip Line at 707-428-7345, Solano CrimeStoppers at 707-644-7867, or text TIP FAIRFIELDPD followed by your message to 888777. Callers and texters can remain anonymous.
