Suspect vehicle in this morning's shooting stolen from Eureka and abandoned in McKinleyville

 

On 10/31/26, around 9 a.m. Humboldt County Sheriff's Office provided photos and this initial information on Facebook.

Cannot wait for the arrest to see which repeat offender is involved.

"HCSO Investigating Early Morning Shooting in Eureka

On October 31, 2026, at approximately 5:50 a.m., the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire in the 500 block of Higgins Street in Eureka.

One caller reported seeing a white sedan with a red top traveling eastbound on Higgins Street shortly after the shots were fired.

Deputies responded to the area and discovered that a residence and a vehicle had been struck by gunfire. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating this incident and working to identify those responsible."

HCSO added this photo.

HCSO update:

The suspect vehicle involved in this morning’s shooting on Higgins Street in Eureka was located abandoned in McKinleyville this afternoon. Deputies determined that the vehicle had been reported stolen from Eureka earlier today. The vehicle was towed and secured to preserve potential evidence located inside.