Two adults killed and a child injured in shooting at Chico library
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.
Police responded to multiple 9-11 calls at about 5:12 p.m. on Monday reporting gunshots and screaming inside the Chico branch of the Butte County Library in northern California. Officers found two unnamed adults dead and a juvenile with non-life-threatening injuries who was taken to a hospital.
"The incident this evening was obviously very sad, traumatic for a lot of people. Very traumatic for our community," Chief of Chico Police Billy Aldridge said at a news conference.
The suspect, who used a single firearm, fled out the back of the library as officers entered and was apprehended without further incident. Police said the shooter acted alone and no motive has been identified. Multiple agencies are assisting with the investigation, and authorities asked the public to provide any information.
All branches of the Butte County Library were closed on Tuesday following the shooting.