Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

Between December 28 and 29, Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies responded to several incidents involving shootings along roadways in the county.

On Dec. 28 around 12:30 a.m., two individuals were involved in an altercation inside Toni’s 24-Hour Restaurant, Arcata. After leaving the establishment, the dispute escalated as they drove northbound on Highway 101, during which shots were fired. Shell casings were later recovered on Central Ave. and Henry Ln. in McKinleyville.

On Dec. 28 around 11 p.m., suspects shot at a victim’s vehicle while both vehicles were driving on Highway 96 in Hoopa following a physical altercation involving several adult males that occurred near the Hoopa Modular Building. One 23-year-old male sustained non-life-threatening suspected gunshot wounds to the chest and side area, was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Gage Thunderhawk Marshall, 28, of Hoopa, was taken into custody and booked at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for an outstanding warrant for battery with serious bodily injury (PC 243(d)). Ginuh Lincoln, 40, of Hoopa, was also taken into custody and booked for assault with a deadly weapon.

On Dec. 29 at about 7:15 p.m., deputies responded to Railroad Dr. and Walnut Ave. in McKinleyville for several reports of a possible drive-by shooting in the area that came from a dark blue or green SUV. 10 bullet casings were found on Walnut Ave. near the Railroad Rd. intersection. No injuries have been reported.

Connections between the incidents and involved parties are being considered based on details gathered so far in the investigation. Some of the witnesses were reluctant to provide details regarding these incidents. Investigators are following up on leads.

These cases are 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.