Chico Officials respond to Saturday mass shooting, "aghast and saddened by this situation"

CHICO, CALIF. — UPDATE, MAY 7TH:

More officials have provided KRCR with statements regarding the violence that broke out on Saturday.

Chico City Councilmember Addison Winslowtold KRCR that they "don’t have much to add to what is still a confusing situation under investigation by Chico Police detectives. Guns have become the leading cause of death for young people in this country and it’s awful and alarming to have a tragedy like this surface within our community. My grief goes out to the community of the woman whose life was taken and my hopes for recovery are with the other victims."

California State Assemblyman James Gallagher also provided KRCR with a statement, saying "my heart breaks for everyone impacted by this senseless violence. Once again, a violent criminal has terrorized Californians. We need to hold people accountable for breaking the law and ensure there are serious consequences for victimizing innocent people. I appreciate the efforts of our law enforcement officers to capture the shooter and ensure he is brought to justice."

As of this reporting, Chico Police have not named a suspect, and have not identified any victims in the shooting.

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ORIGINAL:

Officials from the City of Chico have provided KRCR with statements regarding the mass shooting that left one dead and five injured on Saturday.

In a statement sent to KRCR, Mayor Andrew Coolidge said "I would like to assure the people of Chico that the full resources of the Chico Police Department are being employed and we will turn over more information when we have it. As for the victims and their families, we are deeply saddened by this incident and will work tirelessly to bring those responsible to justice."

Councilman Tom Van Overbeek also provided a statement to KRCR. He says he is "aghast and saddened by this situation, and for once I am speechless. Too many people seem to have become unmoored from the values which were the glue that held our society together in the past."

As of this report, Chico Police are still searching for an outstanding suspect related to the shooting. Mayor Coolidge says he plans to issue a complete statement or participate in a press conference once more information is available, but as of now, notes the investigation is the primary concern.