Eureka Police Department press release:

On September 11, 2023 at approximately 5:18 p.m., Officers with the Eureka Police Department (EPD) were dispatched to a report of shots fired in the alley located in the 600 block of 16th Street. During the investigation, officers located numerous shell casings in the alley and contacted the occupants of a near-by apartment complex. The apartment complex had been struck by numerous bullets, but none of the occupants were injured. An EPD Detective and Evidence Technicians responded to the scene and took over the investigation.

Through the investigation, the Detective was able to identify Ray Madrone, 22 years old of Eureka, as a person responsible for firing shots into the apartment. A Ramey Warrant was obtained for Madrone.

On September 27, 2023 at approximately 5:25 p.m., Detectives located Madrone in a vehicle traveling on Harris at B Streets. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and Madrone was taken into custody without incident. A search warrant was then authored for a residence in the 2900 block of California Street in Eureka. Upon execution of the search warrant and subsequent search, firearms and narcotics were located and seized. Detective believe they have located the firearm used in the September 11th shooting.

Madrone was transported and booked at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for the following violations: Shooting at an inhabited dwelling, Masked while in possession of a firearm in public with the intent to conduct a criminal offense, and Carrying a loaded firearm with the intent to commit a felony. Madrone is being held without bond. Additional weapons and narcotics charges against Madrone will be filed with the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office.