Two people killed in shooting at Butte County Library in Chico, California.
An 18-year-old suspect opened fire at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, killing two people. A child sustained minor injuries. Bradley Scott Sayer was arrested and booked on two counts of murder.
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ABC and NY Post report the suspect was obsessed with Columbine and wore clothing similar to shooter Eric Harris. AP and CNN omit any mention of motive or the online fandom link.
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“‘Columbine-obsessed’ gunman who shot 2 dead in California library identified — as creepy graduation video emerges”NYP NY Post RIGHT
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“A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested” · AP News
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