A highway standoff that shut down part of Interstate 80 in Solano County has ended with the suspect, a 40-year-old Rohnert Park man, in critical condition from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The chaos started on May 3 when a woman reported being shot at on Highway 101 near Santa Rosa but thankfully emerged unscathed.

The chase ensued after officers spotted the suspect's vehicle in Rohnert Park. Despite their efforts to stop him, the suspect led the cops on a dangerous 80-mile pursuit across three counties. The Fairfield Police Department, the California Highway Patrol, and the Solano County Sheriff's Office worked to peacefully and quickly resolve the standoff. Their extensive negotiations and de-escalation attempts spanned over two hours on the busy interstate, as reported by the Fairfield Police Department's social media update.

Authorities tried various tactics to coax the man into surrendering. Still, he refused to heed any commands, leading to a prolonged traffic halt and a significant law enforcement presence. The situation reached its climax when the man, who had evaded all attempts at a resolution up to that point, turned his weapon upon himself.

The incident's aftermath has ushered in the Solano County Major Crimes Task Force, which is stepping in to conduct an independent investigation according to the Countywide Officer Involved Fatal Incident Protocol. Details of the case remain scarce, with the investigation ongoing and officials tight-lipped. The Fairfield Police Department has confirmed that no further information will be released while the investigation unfolds.