On November 11th, 2022, at approximately 3:40 pm, Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 5400 block of Old Briceland Road for the report of a male gunshot victim. Southern Humboldt Deputies responded, along with fire and medical personnel. The subject, a 45 year old Fortuna man, was declared deceased at the scene.
Due to the unknown circumstances surrounding the death, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Division was dispatched to respond and conduct an investigation. During this time, vehicle traffic on Old Briceland Road was diverted, with the assistance of the California Highway Patrol and Humboldt County Public Works. In the course of the investigation, the death was determined to be an apparent suicide.
There is no perceived threat to the community at this time.
The male’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
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