Eureka Police Department press release: 

On July 4, 2017, at about 5:51 p.m., officers responded to an apartment on the 1600 block of 3rd Street for the report of a stabbing. The male victim reported that he had been stabbed from behind by an unknown male. The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance with moderate injuries.

Witnesses described the suspect as an Indian male in his 40’s, 5’7”, 160 pounds wearing a dark baseball hat and gray hooded sweatshirt. Officers checked the area and followed up on a few leads but were unable to locate the suspect.

Anyone with information regarding these incidents is asked to call the Eureka Police Department at (707) 441-4044.