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2 dead in Northern California library shooting

2 dead in Northern California library shooting

Summary

An 18-year-old man named Bradley Scott Sayer was arrested after a shooting at a library in Chico, Northern California, which killed two people and injured one child. Police said the suspect aimed to copy the 1999 Columbine school attack and acted alone.

Key Facts

  • The shooting happened just after 5 p.m. at the Butte County Library in Chico, California.
  • Two people were killed, and one child was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
  • The suspect, Bradley Scott Sayer, fled the scene but was caught by police.
  • Sayer is charged with two counts of murder and is being held in Butte County Jail.
  • Police said Sayer wanted to do a shooting similar to the 1999 Columbine massacre.
  • The suspect wore clothing similar to one of the Columbine shooters and is linked to an online group related to mass killers.
  • The police believe Sayer acted alone and do not believe there is a continuing threat to the public.
  • All branches of the Butte County Library were closed the day after the shooting while investigations continue.
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