Two Adults Killed, Child Injured in Chico Library Shooting; Suspect Arrested

Two Adults Killed, Child Injured in Chico Library Shooting; Suspect Arrested

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According to NBC News, a gunman opened fire inside the Chico branch of the Butte County Library, killing two adults and wounding a juvenile. Police responded to emergency calls and secured the scene while victims were attended to by medical personnel. The shooting occurred on a, prompting a rapid law-enforcement response in the city.

CBS News reported that officers arrested an 18-year-old suspect shortly after the attack and that he faces two counts of first-degree murder. The Los Angeles Times added that investigators believe the shooter was motivated by a desire to emulate the 1999 Columbine massacre. The suspect remains in custody pending further legal proceedings.

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June 23, 2026
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Two Killed in Chico Library Shooting Identified, Suspect in Custody
Two Killed in Chico Library Shooting Identified, Suspect in Custody

KCRA • 23 Jun 21:50

Police identified the two victims of the Monday shooting at the Butte County Library in Chico and arrested an 18-year-old suspect, who faces first-degree murder charges.

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Father of library shooting suspect says he saw no warning signs
Father of library shooting suspect says he saw no warning signs

San Francisco Chronicle • 23 Jun 20:58

Bradley Scott Sayer, 18, was arrested after killing two adults and injuring a child at a Chico library; his father said the teen showed no prior signs of violence.

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Police say library shooter in Chico sought a Columbine-style attack
Police say library shooter in Chico sought a Columbine-style attack

Los Angeles Times • 23 Jun 14:57

An 18-year-old gunman opened fire at the Chico Branch of the Butte County Library, killing two adults and wounding a child before being arrested.

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Police Arrest 18-Year-Old Suspect After Library Shooting Kills Two in Chico
Police Arrest 18-Year-Old Suspect After Library Shooting Kills Two in Chico

CBS News • 23 Jun 12:25

Two adults were killed and a child injured in a shooting at the Butte County Library in Chico, California; the 18-year-old suspect was arrested and is facing two murder counts.

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Two adults killed and a child injured in shooting at Chico library
Two adults killed and a child injured in shooting at Chico library

NBC News • 23 Jun 10:06

A gunman opened fire inside the Chico branch of the Butte County Library, killing two adults and wounding a juvenile before being taken into custody.

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Two killed in shooting at Chico library, suspect detained
Two killed in shooting at Chico library, suspect detained

AP News • 23 Jun 06:22

Police say a shooter opened fire inside the Chico branch of the Butte County Library on Monday, killing two people; the suspect was apprehended after fleeing the scene.

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