Shooting at a Northern California library kills 2, and a suspect is in custody - The Republic News

Published
June 23, 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 left two people dead. Police responded to a 911 call shortly after 5 p.m. 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. A child was also taken to the hospital with a minor injury, and police said there is no serious ongoing threat to the public.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unidentified suspect At-fault party

Original reporting

Shooting at a Northern California library kills 2, and a suspect is in custody - The Republic News

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