2 dead, 1 injured in Chico library shooting; suspect in custody - Los Angeles Times

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Chico, California
Chico Branch of the Butte County Library
Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Chico California in Chico, California: Two adults were killed and a child was injured in a shooting at the Chico Branch of the Butte County Library on Monday evening. Chico Police received a 911 call at 5:12 p.m. about an active shooter inside the library. The suspect fled out the back of the building and was taken into custody by officers who had set up a perimeter outside; no shots were exchanged between the shooter and officers. The child was taken to Enloe Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Suspect in custody At-fault party

Original reporting

2 dead, 1 injured in Chico library shooting; suspect in custody - Los Angeles Times

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