Photo of the scene the following day: Ryan Burns.

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Press release from the City of Eureka:

In accordance with California Penal Code §832.7 (SB 1421, 2019) and in the interest of public transparency, the Eureka Police Department (EPD) is releasing more records associated with the fatal officer-involved shooting of John Karl Sieger (age 51) that occurred on July 23, 2020 in the 2800 block of Lowell Street. This material can be accessed through the Transparency Portal on the Eureka Police Department’s website under the section “Officer Involved Shootings.”

http://www.ci.eureka.ca.gov/depts/police/transparency_portal__sb_978/default.asp

(Warning: The video/audio material may contain graphic and disturbing images along with strong language. Viewer discretion is advised.)

Records being released include:

  • All investigative reports
  • EPD internal shooting review
  • EPD criminal investigation o Humboldt County Multi-Agency Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) investigative documentation
  • Photographic, audio and video evidence
  • Transcripts and recordings of interviews
  • Autopsy report

Please refer to the attached addendum [link] for additional details including material being redacted/withheld, next steps, and further record releases expected in coming months.

The Eureka Police Department would also like to provide the following important information for those who may be in crisis and need help:

If you or someone you know is experiencing a psychiatric emergency and needs immediate help, please contact 911. Help is also available through our local 24-hour crisis line (707-445-7715) or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

If you are a military veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. (https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/.) This support is free, confidential and available everyday 24/7 to all veterans, their family members and friends. Call 1-800- 273-8255 (and press ‘1’) or text 838255.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline also provides 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress along with crisis resources for you or your loved ones: 1-800- 273-TALK (8255) or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741).