Preliminary hearing next week for suspect in alleged Humboldt Hill assault

Brian Swan was arraigned on April 13. He is charged with a felony. Count 1 is assault with a firearm. There are two special allegations: personally using a firearm, a shotgun in the commission and attempted commission of the assault and personally inflicting great bodily injury in the commission of the crime.

The alleged victim is Robert Alan Babb.

Judge Joyce Hinrichs denied OR/Bail on April 15.

An intervention hearing and another OR/Bail hearing is scheduled on April 25 at 3 p.m.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 26.

Deputy District Attorney Roger Rees is prosecuting the case. Conflict Counsel's office has been appointed for Swan.

Apr 9, 2016

Brian Swan arrested in Humboldt Hill for alleged attempted homicide

On Friday, April 8th, 2016, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service on the 6000 block of Aspen Way, in the Humboldt Hill area of Eureka, Ca.  The caller reported that a male subject had been shot inside the residence.  It was further reported the shooter was still on scene.

Deputies arrived on scene moments later and established a perimeter around the residence.  Deputies attempted to call the suspect out of the residence numerous times.  However, the suspect did not immediately comply with orders to come out.  Deputies continued their efforts, and eventually the suspect exited the residence and was taken into custody.  The suspect was identified as 34 year old, Brian Swan, of Eureka, Ca.

Deputies secured the scene and located a single gunshot victim in the residence.  Medical personnel were staged and brought in immediately after the scene was secured.

The victim was taken to the hospital for medical treatment, and is in critical condition.

The suspect was taken to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility and booked for attempted homicide.

This case is currently being investigated by Humboldt County Sheriff’s Detectives.