UPDATE, TUESDAY AFTERNOON: The Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim as 23-year-old Jordan Dennis Antonsen, of Weott.

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Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office press release: 

On Friday, October 7, 2016 at about 10:39 p.m. Humboldt County Deputies received a report of a disturbance on the 400 block of Newton Rd, Weott. While en route, Deputies were told one of the subjects, a 23 year old male, had been stabbed and driven to a local hospital. Deputies arrived at the Newton Road residence to investigate the incident. Deputies determined there was a physical altercation between two males which resulted in the 23 year old male getting stabbed.

The 23 year old involved party was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Detectives were called to the crime scene and are investigating this incident.

Anyone with information for the Sheriff’s Office regarding this case or related criminal activity is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.