Butte County Sheriff’s Office Releases Identity of Woman Killed in Deputy-Involved Shooting
“May 8, 2025
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, at approximately 2:39 p.m., Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) dispatch received a 9-1-1 call from a resident of the 11000 block of Butte Creek Island Road in the Butte Creek Canyon area reporting a disturbance involving a female subject threatening someone’s life at a neighboring property.
Several BCSO deputies responded to the property. Upon arrival, deputies reported seeing a female subject armed with a rifle. Deputies reported the female pointed the rifle at them and told them to shoot her. A deputy fired one shot at the female from his service rifle. Deputies on scene immediately rendered medical aid to the female. The 48-year-old female was transported to an area hospital via ambulance where she succumbed to her injuries.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. The Butte County Officer Involved Shooting Protocol Team, including the Butte County District Attorney’s Office is on scene investigating. The California Department of Justice is also assisting with the scene.
UPDATE 5/9/25
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) has identified the decedent from this incident as Valerie Ann Cadwallader, age 48, of Chico. The investigation remains active and ongoing.”
