UPDATE, MONDAY AFTERNOON: 

On July 2, 2023, at 7:20am, the Arcata Police Department initiated a homicide investigation in the 5000 block of Boyd Road, for a male gunshot victim located deceased in the roadway. The decedent has been identified as 36-year-old former Fortuna resident, Joshua Paul Gephart, who has been living as transient in the Valley West area of Arcata. 

APD Detectives are actively working leads and request anyone with information to contact their Investigations Unit, at 707-822-2428, or the APD Anonymous Crime Tipline, at 707-825-2588.

This press release is the extent of the information that is currently available for public release.  When appropriate, additional information will be provided.   

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Arcata Police Department press release:

The Arcata Police Department is investigating a shooting homicide that occurred during the early morning hours of July 2, 2023, in the 5000 block of Boyd Road in Arcata.  The decedent is a 36-year-old male Fortuna resident whose identification is pending notification of next of kin. 

Preliminary investigation does not indicate an on-going threat to the general public.  The suspect remains at large, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Arcata Police Department’s Investigations Unit, at 707-822-2424, or the APD anonymous Crime Tipline at 707-825-2588.

This press release is the extent of the information that is currently available for public release.  When appropriate, additional information will be provided.