EPD says shots fired on 900 block of K appear to be isolated incident

 

Eureka Police Department just issued two press releases. One is about shots fired on the 900 block of K street yesterday. The other incident was about a collision on Henderson and I. 

K street:

On August 6, 2024, at approximately 11:33 pm, Eureka Police Department Officers responded to the 900 block of K Street for the report of shots fired into a residence. Upon arrival, officers located evidence indicating shots had been fired. EPD Detectives and Evidence Technicians responded to the scene to conduct the investigation. At this time, this appears to be an isolated incident.   

This is an active investigation and EPD is asking witness to contact Det. Sgt. Cory Crnich at 707-441-4300. 

Henderson and I street:

On August 6, 2024, at approximately 1:54 pm, Officers from Eureka Police Department responded to a single vehicle rollover collision at I/Henderson Streets. Upon arrival, officers extricated the driver and began life-saving efforts. Humboldt Bay Fire took over life-saving efforts and the driver was transported to a nearby hospital. However, at the hospital, the driver was declared deceased. Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears the driver suffered a medical emergency prior to the collision which ultimately resulted in their death. A member of EPD’s Major Injury/Fatal Traffic Investigations Team, EPD Detectives, and Evidence Technicians responded to the scene to conduct the investigation. The decedent has been identified and the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office is working to notify next of kin.