EPD has to investigate stabbing with an uncooperative victim after an altercation over a bicycle

EPD issued a press release just now about the incident on Saturday. 

EPD Press Release:

On September 21, 2024 at approximately 10:45 a.m., Eureka Police Officers were dispatched to the foot of Del Norte Street in Eureka on a report of a stabbing.  

Officers arrived on scene and located the male victim who was suffering from multiple stab wounds.  The victim was transported to a local hospital for significant injuries that required emergency surgery but is currently in stable condition. 

The investigation to this point has revealed that an altercation took place between at least two individuals over a bicycle. During the altercation, the victim was stabbed multiple times with what has been described as a handheld gardening rake.  The victim’s bicycle was stolen during the altercation and the suspect was last seen riding the bike south on the Hikshari trail from W. Del Norte. 

The investigation has been turned over to EPD’s Criminal Investigations Unit. So far, details are limited to uninvolved witness statements as the victim has been uncooperative with investigators.  However, EPD does believe that the victim knew the suspect. 

This is an ongoing and active investigation and EPD is asking anyone that may have information about this assault to contact Detective Donald Bailey at 707-441-4300.