18-year-old arrested for 'Columbine' massacre shooting at Chico library

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Chico, California
Chico branch of the Butte County Library
Incident type
Shooting

Summary

Shooting Chico California in Chico, California: An 18-year-old suspect, identified as Bradley Scott Sayer of Chico, allegedly opened fire at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library at about 5:12 p.m. on Monday, killing two people and injuring a child who was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said Sayer fled out the back of the library as officers entered and was taken into custody by additional law enforcement personnel behind the building. He was booked into the Butte County Jail on suspicion of two counts of murder, with police stating his motivation appeared to be a Columbine-type massacre and that he acted alone.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Bradley Scott Sayer Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

18-year-old arrested for 'Columbine' massacre shooting at Chico library | KTVU FOX 2

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