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

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Chico, California
Chico branch of the Butte County Library
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. The suspect fled out the back of the building and was taken into custody by additional law enforcement. A child was also taken to the hospital with a minor injury. Police said there is no serious threat to the public and the motive remains under investigation.

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 - WTOP News

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