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

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

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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23 juin 2026
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2 victims in shooting at Chico library are identified
2 victims in shooting at Chico library are identified

KCRA • 23 juin 21h50

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 Northern California library shooting suspect speaks out
Father of Northern California library shooting suspect speaks out

San Francisco Chronicle • 23 juin 20h58

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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California library shooter wanted to commit a Columbine-style massacre, policy say
California library shooter wanted to commit a Columbine-style massacre, policy say

Los Angeles Times • 23 juin 14h57

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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Library shooting suspect apparently wanted Columbine-type massacre, police say
Library shooting suspect apparently wanted Columbine-type massacre, police say

CBS News • 23 juin 12h25

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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Shooting inside California library leaves 2 dead, child injured
Shooting inside California library leaves 2 dead, child injured

NBC News • 23 juin 10h06

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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Shooting at a California library kills 2, suspect in custody
Shooting at a California library kills 2, suspect in custody

AP News • 23 juin 06h22

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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