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Sean Allen

Case from Chico, CA dated Jan 01, 2026

Victim Details

Sean Allen

Male

Black / African American

Chico

CA

2026-01-01

30

Sean

Allen

06/28/2026

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On the first day of 2026, a burst of violence in downtown Chico brought a tragic end to the life of Sean Allen, a 30-year-old man from the nearby community of Oroville. The early morning hours of New Year's Day were shattered by the sound of gunfire, leaving Allen with fatal injuries. He was a father to three children.

The incident unfolded in the 300 block of Broadway, a central area of the city. Shortly before 2 a.m., multiple calls reported the shooting to the Chico Police Department. ...
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  • Action News Now: New details emerge in deadly New Year's shooting in Downtown Chico
  • Action News Now: Police investigate deadly New Year's Day shooting in downtown Chico
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