The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying suspects involved in a violent carjacking, assault, and shooting incident that occurred in the Fortuna area.
On the evening of April 13, 2024, at approximately 11:15 PM, deputies responded to reports of a carjacking and shooting in the unincorporated area of Newburg Road, in Fortuna. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a local victim who had sustained multiple injuries from an assault and a gunshot wound. The victim was immediately transported to a nearby hospital and is currently recovering from major injuries.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects, described as two males wearing dark clothing and masks, approached the victim's vehicle, forcibly removed him from the car, and proceeded to assault and shoot the victim before fleeing the scene in the stolen vehicle.
The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office is working diligently to gather more information and urges anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information related to the suspects or the stolen vehicle to come forward. The stolen vehicle is described as a white 2017 Toyota Tacoma with the license plate number 14709K2. The following photos were taken from the victim’s surveillance system.
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