Bradley Sayer Pleads Not Guilty in Chico Library Shooting Case
Bradley Sayer, the 18-year-old accused of fatally shooting two people inside the Chico Branch Library on June 22, pleaded not guilty during a further arraignment in Butte County Superior Court. He faces charge…
Chico Branch Library, Oroville, Butte CountyPublished July 17, 2026Source: KRCR Local
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Bradley Sayer, the 18-year-old accused of fatally shooting two people inside the Chico Branch Library on June 22, pleaded not guilty during a further arraignment in Butte County Superior Court. He faces charges stemming from the June 25 shooting that killed two people and wounded others. During Thursday's hearing, the court addressed evidence collection and scheduled the next stage of the case. Sayer's next court appearance is scheduled for Aug.
6, when attorneys are expected to set a date for the preliminary hearing.
Key Details
Location: Chico Branch Library
Date/time: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Agencies involved: Butte County Superior Court, District Attorney's Office
Status: Plea entered
Public impact: Two people killed, others wounded
Bradley SayerMike Ramsey (Butte County District Attorney)Roberto Marquez (Defense attorney)Butte County Superior CourtDistrict Attorney's Office
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