Reports of Active Shooter at Chico Library; Two Fatalities Reported
Chico, California — Monday night — Authorities are responding to reports of an active shooter situation at the Chico Library, where two people have been confirmed dead, according to early information from officials.
Law enforcement agencies were dispatched to the area following emergency calls reporting gunfire inside or near the library. As of Monday night, the situation remains active and under investigation.
Police have issued a shelter-in-place advisory for residents and businesses in the vicinity of East 1st Avenue and Sherman Avenue. Members of the public are being urged to avoid the area while emergency responders secure the scene and assess any ongoing threat.
Officials have not yet released details regarding the identity of the victims or any potential suspect, and it remains unclear whether the threat has been fully contained. Authorities are continuing to gather information as the situation develops.
Emergency response teams, including law enforcement units and medical personnel, remain on scene. Further updates are expected as officials confirm additional details.
This is a developing situation, and residents are advised to follow instructions from local authorities. Butte County Library