Suspect in OIS shooting had loaded firearm, there is body cam footage

 

(Photo: John Chiv)

EPD released more details about this morning's OIS shooting.

EPD Press Release:

On November 26, 2023, around 9:36 a.m., the Eureka Police Department attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the vicinity of 2nd and M Streets in Eureka. During the traffic stop, a 31year-old white male occupant of the vehicle fled from the scene.

While officers were checking the area, the male was located to the rear of the library. While officers attempted to detain the male, a physical altercation ensued. During the altercation the suspect produced a firearm, shots were subsequently fired by officers and the suspect was struck. Life-saving efforts were immediately performed by officers and Humboldt Bay Fire personnel. Due to the extent of injuries, the suspect succumbed to his injuries on scene. A loaded firearm was recovered from the suspect at the scene. 

The Humboldt County Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), led by the Eureka Police Department and the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office, was activated to investigate this incident. The incident was captured on body worn camera and will be released upon completion of the investigation pursuant to SB 1421. Senate Bill 1421 requires the disclosure of records and information under the California Public Records Act (Government Code section 6250, et seq.) concerning records relating to the report, investigation or findings of an incident involving the discharge of a firearm at a person by a peace officer or a custodial officer. 

There are no outstanding threats to the community. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective Bailey with the Eureka Police Department Criminal Investigations Unit at 707-441-4215.

Earlier post:

https://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2023/11/epd-and-humboldt-fire-near-humboldt.html?m=1