18-year-old suspect in deadly shooting in California library reportedly wanted Columbine-style massacre
The Chico Police Department is collaborating with the Butte County Sheriff's Office and the FBI in the investigation, which remains ongoing.
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The Chico Police Department is collaborating with the Butte County Sheriff's Office and the FBI in the investigation, which remains ongoing. The teen had just graduated from Chico High School. Law enforcement took the suspect into custody as he fled the library out the back, Chico Police Chief Billy Aldridge said in a news conference on Monday.
Furthermore, An open 911 line enabled dispatchers to hear gunshots and people screaming inside the building. Fugitive 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 law enforcement officials, Sayer was wearing clothing like that of Columbine killer Eric Harris.
In addition, In addition to the two dead, a child was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, Aldridge said. Streets 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.
One point remains disputed: Divergent figures — Father of Northern California library shooting suspect saw ‘zero’ warning signs San… ; June 23, 2026, 2:03 PM Police arrested an 18-year-old suspect in a shooting Monday….
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The Chico Police Department is collaborating with the Butte County Sheriff's Office and the FBI in the investigation, which remains ongoing.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe teen had just graduated from Chico High School.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesLaw enforcement took the suspect into custody as he fled the library out the back, Chico Police Chief Billy Aldridge said in a news conference on Monday.
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An 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 NewsAccording to law enforcement officials, Sayer was wearing clothing like that of Columbine killer Eric Harris.
according to ABC News — Top StoriesIn addition to the two dead, a child was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, Aldridge said.
according to ABC News — Top StoriesStreets 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 TimesAll Butte County library branches were closed Tuesday following the shooting.
according to Hindustan Times - World NewsEast 1st Avenue was closed between Sheridan and Arbutus avenues for an extended time.
according to CBS News — LatestAuthorities at this time have determined that Sayer acted alone, KHSL added.
according to The BlazeButte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey told KHSL that Sayer is scheduled to make his first court appearance at 3 p.m. Thursday in Oroville.
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- June 23, 2026, 2:03 PM Police arrested an 18-year-old suspect in a shooting Monday…ABC News — Top Stories, CBS News — Latest, Google News — Top Stories (English/US), Hindustan Times - World News, Los Angeles Times, The Blaze
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- Father of Northern California library shooting suspect saw ‘zero’ warning signs San…Los Angeles Times
- June 23, 2026, 2:03 PM Police arrested an 18-year-old suspect in a shooting Monday…ABC News — Top Stories
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- "The incident this evening was obviously very sad, traumatic for a lot of people,"…ABC News — Top Stories, The Globe and Mail - World
- Aldridge said there is no serious threat to the public and law enforcement are…Los Angeles Times, The Globe and Mail - World
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