California library shooting suspect wore Columbine-inspired shirt, officials say
Chico police Chief Billy Aldridge said gunshots and screams could be heard on that call from the Chico branch of the Butte County Library.
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Chico police Chief Billy Aldridge said gunshots and screams could be heard on that call from the Chico branch of the Butte County Library. Sayer is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday, Ramsey said. All Butte County library branches were to be closed Tuesday, officials said.
Furthermore, There was no indication he had any prior relationship with or connection to the victims, police said. Investigators were looking into how he acquired the weapons. The shooting in Chico — a city of about 100,000 people about 150 miles (240 kilometers) northeast of San Francisco — shocked the community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and led authorities to say they will add security personnel at each library location.
In addition, Chico is a college town, located 90 miles from the state capital in Butte county, and home to about 107,000 people. In California, a person can purchase certain long guns like shotguns at 18 years old.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — Two dead after shooting at a Northern California library, suspect in custody. ; By Updated on: June 23, 2026 / 2:06 AM EDT / CBS Sacramento Add CBS News on Google Two….
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Chico police Chief Billy Aldridge said gunshots and screams could be heard on that call from the Chico branch of the Butte County Library.
reliability high6/7 sourcesSayer is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday, Ramsey said.
reliability moderate3/4 sourcesAll Butte County library branches were to be closed Tuesday, officials said.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThere was no indication he had any prior relationship with or connection to the victims, police said.
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Investigators were looking into how he acquired the weapons.
according to CBS News — Latest +1The shooting in Chico — a city of about 100,000 people about 150 miles (240 kilometers) northeast of San Francisco — shocked the community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and led authorities to say they will add security personnel at each library location.
according to The Independent — WorldChico is a college town, located 90 miles from the state capital in Butte county, and home to about 107,000 people.
according to The Guardian — US NewsIn California, a person can purchase certain long guns like shotguns at 18 years old.
according to The Guardian — US NewsA teenager who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting two public library employees in Clovis, New Mexico, in 2017 was also sentenced to life in prison. “A library should be a place of joy,” said Misty Wright, director of public libraries in Butte County. “Most of all it should be a place that feels safe.
according to The Independent — WorldAn open 911 line enabled dispatchers to hear gunshots and people screaming inside the building.
according to CBS News — LatestFugitive mastermind of $3.7 billion Medicare scam captured in Turkey, flown back by FBI How the shooting unfolded Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5pm local time on Monday, according to AP.
according to Hindustan Times - World NewsStreets surrounding the scene at Sherman Avenue and East 3rd Street will remain closed “late into the night,” and members of the public are asked to stay away from the area while the investigation continues, Aldridge said.
according to Los Angeles TimesAuthorities at this time have determined that Sayer acted alone, KHSL added.
according to The BlazeChico is about an hour and a half north of Sacramento.
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- Two dead after shooting at a Northern California library, suspect in custody.Fox News — Latest, Hindustan Times - World News, The Blaze, The Guardian — US News, The Independent — World
- By Updated on: June 23, 2026 / 2:06 AM EDT / CBS Sacramento Add CBS News on Google Two…CBS News — Latest
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- Sayer graduated from Chico High School on June 5 (Butte County Sheriff's Office via AP))…Fox News — Latest, Hindustan Times - World News, The Blaze, The Guardian — US News, The Independent — World
- Authorities have not released the victims' names.CBS News — Latest
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- The suspect fled out the back of the library as officers entered, but additional law…Los Angeles Times, The Globe and Mail - World, The Independent — World
- Aldridge said there is no serious threat to the public and law enforcement are…Los Angeles Times, The Globe and Mail - World, The Guardian — US News
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All Butte County library branches were to be closed Tuesday, officials said.
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