Homicide in downtown Arcata near the intersection of 9th and H streets

On 10/25/18 at approximately 1:40 a.m. Arcata Police Department officers were dispatched to a stabbing that had occurred in the 900 block of H Street. 

The male victim was located lying on the ground near the intersection of 9^thand H Streets. Officers immediately began life saving efforts and summoned medical assistance. The victim was transported to Mad River Community Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. 

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and will be released by the Humboldt County Coroner's Office. 

The suspect is described as male, possibly Hispanic or Native American, average build, 5 foot 7 inches, wearing a blue t-shirt and gray hoodie.