Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

On June 27, 2024 at about 3:27 p.m., Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 900 block of Tish Tang Rd., Hoopa for the report of a possible homicide attempt involving a firearm. 

The 17-year-old victim sustained a life-threatening injury and was flown out of the area for treatment. The victim is currently in stable condition. A 16-year-old suspect has been arrested on charges of attempted murder (PC 664 /187(a)) and felon in possession of a firearm (PC 29800(a)(1)) in connection with the attempted homicide. The suspect remains in custody at the Humboldt County Juvenile Hall.

The victim and suspect are known to each other and there are no other suspects outstanding at this time. Names are being withheld due to the ages of the parties involved.

This case is still under investigation.

Anyone with information about this case or related criminal activity 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.