CHICO, Calif. - A Chico man is facing serious charges after a shooting at a bonfire birthday party in Magalia. Justin Stephen Lister, 20, was arraigned on felony gun charges on Wednesday in Butte County Superior Court.

According to the Butte County District Attorney's Office, the shooting occurred early on Saturday near the old DeSabla Powerhouse. Witnesses reported that Lister fired 8 to 12 shots, although he did not appear to aim at anyone specifically.

A 16-year-old boy was injured during the incident, suffering a gunshot wound near his knee. He was treated and released from a local hospital.

Lister, who is already on felony probation for a previous assault conviction, was arrested in Chico after being identified by detectives as the shooter. He faces charges of discharging a firear

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