CA - Kidnapping suspect kills victim and self in Chico pursuit - Chico, April 03, 2025

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CHICO, Calif. - Chico Department Released new information about the police chase and shooting that left two people dead Thursday. Investigators said they found supporting evidence that a man kidnapped a woman at gunpoint and fired his handgun at her in the 2700 block of Eaton Rd. on Wednesday morning around 8:45 a.m.

Police said the suspect left with the woman in his vehicle and shot the woman while he was driving. Officers tried to pull over the vehicle near Highway 32 and Meridian Rd., but the driver kept driving. The vehicle stopped on the road near East 5th Ave. and Palm Ave.

Police said the driver shot himself before being contacted by law enforcement. Officers found both people dead in the vehicle. Chico Police Department said law enforcement used loud distraction devices while attempting a hostage rescue of the victim, but law enforcement did not fire any firearms during the incident.

 

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Chico State student was kidnapped at gunpoint before chase and deadly shooting

Chico police said they located evidence that the male suspect kidnapped the female victim at gunpoint Wednesday morning.

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Kidnapping suspect kills victim and self in Chico pursuit, new details from police

The Chico Police Department (CPD) has released new details about the kidnapping and pursuit that ended in a murder-suicide, including the names of the suspect a

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UPDATE: 2:40 P.M. — CHICO, Calif. — Chico Police Lieutenant Ben Love said the victim has been identified as 21-year-old Athena Marie Passidakis, and the suspect has been identified as 25-year-old Alvin Almontelasha Wilson.

Police department officials say that Passidakis and Wilson had previously been in a dating relationship. Officials said Chico Police has not had any prior contacts with Wilson and have not discovered any prior criminal behavior.

 

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UPDATE: 4:15 P.M. — CHICO, Calif. —Chico State has confirmed that 21-year-old Athena Passidakis was a student at the university. Passidakis was a health services administration major attending Chico State since the Fall of 2023.

Chico State President Steve Perez issued a statement to students:

"Dear students,


It's with deep sadness I share the news that health services administration major Athena Passidakis was killed Thursday in a shooting incident in Chico that police believe is connected to domestic violence.

Passidakis has been a member of our campus community since fall 2023 and was poised to graduate this spring. Her faculty describe her as well-liked and respected among her tightknit cohort. This semester, she served as an intern at Butte Home Health and Hospice.


According to professor Richard Narad, who taught Passidakis in three classes, she was a hardworking and dedicated student whose confidence grew immensely during her two years in the health services administration program. He noted her loss will be felt greatly among her peers.

If you have been impacted by dating or domestic violence or are looking for support, please know that help is available both on- and off-campus.

In an emergency, or situation where you fear for your safety, call 911. Otherwise, to report an incident, the Equal Opportunity and Dispute Resolution (Title IX) office (530-898-4949, Student Services Center, Room 420) can provide supportive measures such as no-contact directives, academic support, and leaves of absence, as well as connect you with campus and community resources. You can also make a report through our website. Campus advocates can accompany you through all reporting and support options.

If you prefer to speak with someone, confidential services are available through WellCat Safe Place (530-898-3030), WellCat Counseling (530-898-6345), and the community provider Catalyst (1-800-895-8476). The National Domestic Violence Hotline is also available—text START to 88788. Outside of confidential counseling, please note that faculty, staff, and student employees are required to report to the Title IX Office.

As we grieve the loss of a member of our campus community, if you or someone you know needs crisis counseling, please don't hesitate to contact the 24/7 crisis line through WellCat Counseling Center at 855-530-6802. WellCat is also offering its drop-in confidential counseling service, "Let's Chat," at multiple times and locations this week.


More details can be found on the Let's Chat web page. Employees seeking support can utilize the Employee Assistance Program by calling 1-800-357-7474 — company code: csuchico.

Care and compassion for each other is what makes Chico State a special community. In processing this incredibly sad news, I urge you to take care of yourselves and hold space for your friends, colleagues, and peers.

Thank You,


Steve Perez"

 

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Police received tips about an out-of-state car being the source of the gunshots. They approached the car at a stop sign, where the murderer fled. A chase ensued and the murderer shot Athena once more to end her life. When the police caught up, the murderer shot himself resulting in his own death.