News reports indicte that A 911 call was placed from Congressman LaMalfa's residence at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026, reporting a medical emergency. Emergency personnel responded immediately and transported LaMalfa to Enloe Health in Chico, where he was taken into emergency surgery. He sadly died during the surgical procedure at 3:20 a.m. on January 6, 2026