"I know you occasionally cover stories not in Humboldt, but my cousin who is originally from Mckinleyville and now lives in Redding, was stabbed in the neck by some tweaker (I believe he has a record too), unprovoked (according to his friends he was with) and is now on a ventilator fighting for his life. There was a cop nearby and because of his quick actions, was able to get him help and caught the suspect."
The victim's cousin sent me this message. The official press release from the Redding police department does not mention any previous record for the suspect or details of the attack.
There is a record for Eric Michael Seward online and I will check to see if I can verify if it is the same person.
The Redding police press release has not released the victim's name.
Press Release:
On November 6, 2020 at 3:15 hours, Redding Police officers were dispatched to 1200 Pine Street, the Stardust Motel, in regards to a stabbing. The suspect who was identified as Eric Michael Seward (42 years of Redding) had fled the scene on foot and was quickly located by police near the intersection of Market Street and Eureka Way.
"The suspect was detained while other officers checked on the victim. The victim, a white male adult, was located in one of the motel rooms with a stab wound to his neck. The victim appeared to have been stabbed with a spear type weapon. The weapon used has been recovered. The victim was transported by ambulance to the hospital and is currently undergoing surgery.
"Redding Police Investigators responded to the scene and are handling the investigation. Several witnesses were located and interviewed. At this time, the victim’s name is being withheld.
Seward was interviewed by Investigators regarding his involvement. He was subsequently arrested and booked into the Shasta County Jail for attempted murder.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Redding Police Investigations Division at 530-225-2400 or rpdinvestigations@reddingpolice.org
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