Butte County prosecutors have identified 46-year-old Jacob Hull as one of two people killed in a shooting at the Butte County Library in California, authorities confirmed Monday.
Background
The violent incident unfolded last week when investigators say Bradley Scott Sayer, an 18-year-old who graduated from Chico High School just weeks earlier, entered the library and opened fire. The attack left two dead and a child injured, according to law enforcement reports. Prosecutors allege Sayer acted alone with intentions to carry out what authorities described as a "Columbine High School massacre type of shooting."
KRCR reported that Hull was a Chico resident. The second victim remains unidentified, described only as a 74-year-old man. A child was also injured in the gunfire.
Butte County Sheriff's Office released Sayer's mug shot the morning after his arrest, showing the young suspect facing charges for the deadly attack.
The Investigation
Sayer has been charged in connection with the shooting that authorities say was planned to replicate the infamous 1999 Columbine High School massacre. The Butte County District Attorney's office is handling the prosecution and has declined to detail specific charges pending court proceedings.
Investigators believe Sayer acted alone and had premeditated intentions, though law enforcement officials have not disclosed whether they recovered a weapon or detailed his specific motivations. The FBI has not announced involvement in the case as of Monday.
The DA's office did confirm that library staff members took heroic actions during the attack that authorities say likely saved additional lives, though specifics of their response remain under investigation.
Key Takeaways
- Bradley Scott Sayer, 18, charged in connection with Butte County Library shooting that killed two and injured a child
- Victim identified as Jacob Hull, 46, of Chico; second victim described only as a 74-year-old man
- Authorities allege shooter intended to carry out a "Columbine High School massacre type of shooting"
- Sayer graduated from Chico High School just weeks before the attack
- Library staff praised by DA for heroic actions that officials say prevented additional casualties
What's Next
Sayer is expected to face formal arraignment in Butte County Superior Court, though a date has not been set. Prosecutors have indicated additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues and ballistics evidence is processed. The child injured in the shooting remains in stable condition according to law enforcement sources.
The DA's office stated it will hold a press conference later this week to provide additional details about the case and Sayer's alleged planning.