Death in the Public Right of Way

On 7/22/22 at 1325 hrs., a citizen called the Chico Police Department to report an unresponsive male located on the bicycle path in the area of SR 99 and E. Lassen Ave. Medics arrived a short time later and located the subject, who was pronounced deceased at the scene.

There were no signs obvious signs of criminality located at the scene. This press release is in response to a request to notify media outlets of a death located in the public right of way.

Location: Bike Path at SR 99 and E. Lassen Ave.

Victim: Withheld

Suspect: N/A

Supervisor: Sergeant David Bailey

Commander: Lt. Terry Tupper