Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On Sept. 27, 2023, at about midnight, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a fire camp along State Route 96 in Orleans for the report of a drive-by shooting.

According to security officers at the location, a dark-colored sedan occupied by two people reportedly drove past the camp and began shooting out of the vehicle. No one was injured. The vehicle reportedly continued driving, turning down Asip Road. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects.  

This case is still under investigation. Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.