Library shooting in Northern California leaves 2 dead, suspect held – NBC Los Angeles

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

Summary

Shooting Chico California in Chico, California: A shooting at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library in Northern California on Monday around 5 p.m. left two people dead and a child with a minor injury. Police responded to a 911 call reporting gunshots and screaming inside the library. Once officers entered, the suspect fled out the back and was taken into custody by additional law enforcement behind the building. The suspect's name and motive have not been released, and the names of those killed are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed suspect in custody At-fault party

Original reporting

Library shooting in Northern California leaves 2 dead, suspect held – NBC Los Angeles

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