California library shooter’s dad reveals accused killer’s final hours before rampage — and his chilling alibi lie
Metro exclusive California library shooter’s dad reveals accused killer’s final hours before rampage — and his chilling alibi lie By David Thompson Published July 1, 2026, 5:27 p.m. Add The California Post on Google The dad of alleged Chico library shooter Bradley Sayer has revealed the teen’s movements in the hours before the deadly rampage. David Sayer, 66, said he was last with his autistic son shortly after 3pm on June 22, roughly two hours and 15 minutes before two men were killed with weapons that had been left in a bedroom closet at his four-bedroom, $680,000 home.
- ▪Metro exclusive California library shooter’s dad reveals accused killer’s final hours before rampage — and his chilling alibi lie By David Thompson Published July 1, 2026, 5:27 p.m.
- ▪Add The California Post on Google The dad of alleged Chico library shooter Bradley Sayer has revealed the teen’s movements in the hours before the deadly rampage.
- ▪David Sayer, 66, said he was last with his autistic son shortly after 3pm on June 22, roughly two hours and 15 minutes before two men were killed with weapons that had been left in a bedroom closet at his four-bedroom, $680,000 home.
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| Publication time | Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:27:29 -0400 |
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