One suspect arrested, second fled from EPD, officer attacked by dog near Bayshore Mall

On October 24, 2022, at approximately 5:51 p.m., Officers with the Eureka Police Department were dispatched to the 3300 block of Broadway on the report of two persons trespassing on the property. Responding officers were advised that one of the subjects had a felony warrant for his arrest.

Upon officer arrival, the felony warrant suspect was taken into custody after a short foot pursuit. The second suspect, who officers learned also had a warrant for his arrest, had fled the scene but was located near the 1300 block of Bayshore Way. The suspect fled again on foot into the greenbelt and an officer pursued. As the officer entered the greenbelt he was attacked by a dog that was off leash. The officer fired three shots from his duty pistol in self-defense, striking and killing the dog. The officer was not injured in the incident.

There were no civilians injured during this incident and there is no ongoing threat to the community. The second suspect was not apprehended. The Eureka Police Department is conducting an internal review into the on-duty discharge of a firearm.