Sympathies to victim's family and to the officer's family in the Allard Avenue incident

The investigation is still ongoing. The title is my only comment.

Press Release:

Members of the multi-agency officer involved shooting investigative team are investigating an officer involved shooting in Eureka.

On September 16, 2014 at about 11:00 p.m., officers from the Eureka Police Department were in the area of 1600 Allard Street looking for two subjects wanted on felony warrants. A short time later an officer observed two men arguing on 1600 Allard Street. During the argument one of the men appeared have a handgun. Fearing the argument was escalating he summoned additional officers who then confronted the man with the gun.

As officers gave commands to the man with the gun which was now visible, the subject grabbed for the gun. A Eureka Police officer fired his weapon striking the subject. The wounded man was transported to Saint Joseph’s Hospital by paramedics where he was pronounced dead. His name is being withheld pending notification of family members.

The officer’s name will be released at a later time. He has been a police officer for 13 years.

Anyone with information about this shooting should call EPD investigators at (707) 441-4060.