HCSO responded to an assault call that turned out to be attempted murder

HCSO responded to an assault and battery call in progress on 3600 block of Dows Prairie Rd in Mckinleyville that was upgraded to attempted murder.

Initial information on scanner mentioned Justin Tripp walking,  description 5'7" 170 lbs brown and brown- reddish beard.

Ambulance on way to give CPR to victim. Staging at golf course. Manhunt underway for suspect. No weapons used.

Name given for  suspect is Bob or Bobby, 6'4" red hair and beard white truck.

On Monday, I followed up with HCSO PIO Samantha Karges. At this time, the case is being investigated as assault and battery. Rest of her remarks are below.

"On Feb. 10, 2019, at about 6:35 p.m., Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 3600 block of Dows Prairie Road for the report of a male subject who had been assaulted and was unresponsive.

When deputies arrived on scene, they made contact with the victim who had regained consciousness. The victim told deputies that he had been punched in the face during an argument with a male suspect only identified as “Bobby”. The victim received treatment for his injuries on scene.

The suspect was last seen walking northbound from the residence.

The suspect, “Bobby,” is described as a white male adult, approximately 38 years old, large build, approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall and 250 pounds, with red hair and a red beard. The suspect is possibly associated with a white pickup truck.

Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.

At this point, this case is not being investigated as attempted murder but as an assault and battery case."