2 dead in Northern California library shooting

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

Summary

Shooting Chico California in Chico, California: Police arrested 18-year-old Bradley Scott Sayer in a shooting Monday evening at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library in Chico, California. Shots were fired soon after 5 p.m., leaving two people dead and a child injured with minor injuries who was taken to the hospital. The suspect was taken into custody as he fled the library out the back and is being held in Butte County Jail on two counts of murder; police said he wanted a Columbine-style shooting and did not know the victims.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Bradley Scott Sayer Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

2 dead in Northern California library shooting | Radio Pacific Inc

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