Man arrested in Chico after discharging a "Ghost Gun"

REDDING, CALIF. — On August 20, around 5:31 a.m., Chico Police were flagged down at the Downtown City Plaza regarding a physical altercation.

Officers saw two subjects involved in a physical fight near the stage area. Officers detained one of the subjects while the other subject fled the scene on foot.

After a short foot chase the suspect, later identified as Christian Governor, was detained. Witnesses told Officers that Governor had discharged a firearm at another person.

During a search of the area Officers located a 9 mm Glock style “Ghost Gun” and a magazine loaded with seven rounds of ammunition.

A “Ghost Gun” is a handgun assembled by the end user that does not possess a serial number.

Governor was arrested and booked into the Butte County Jail.