The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in Hoopa that sent one person to an out-of-area hospital with “life-threatening” injuries. The suspect remains at large.
Shortly after 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Hoopa Valley Tribal Police and sheriff’s deputies responded to the report of a shooting on Moon Lane, near Highway 96, “in which an individual had been shot in the head,” according to HCSO spokesperson Erin Inskip. The male suspect was seen leaving the area on foot.
“The victim sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he was stabilized before being flown to an out-of-county hospital for advanced medical treatment,” Inskip wrote in an emailed response to the Outpost’s inquiry. “Investigators are working closely with Hoopa Valley Tribal Police, the Hoopa Tribe, and members of the community to identify the suspect or suspects involved in this incident.”
Inskip declined to disclose the victim’s age, emphasizing that the investigation is active and information will be released as it becomes available. Anyone with information should contact HCSO at 707-268-2539.
Schools within the Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District are closed today. The following letter was emailed to parents on Tuesday night:
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Due to the off-campus shooting that occurred this evening, all schools will be closed tomorrow. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution and to allow our students, staff, and families time to process this tragic event.
Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected by this incident. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority, and we are continuing to work closely with local law enforcement.
We will resume school as soon as possible to provide counseling services to any students or staff who may need support.
We will share additional updates as information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our school community.
Sincerely, Jacqueline McCullough
Superintendent Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District
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HCSO shared the following press release:
On Mar. 10, 2026, at just after 5:00 pm, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office began receiving 911 calls reporting a shooting that had just occurred near the intersection of Highway 96 and Moon Lane in Hoopa.
Multiple law enforcement personnel from the Sheriff’s Office, Hoopa Tribal Police Department and the California Highway Patrol began responding and ultimately located the shooting scene and the victim. The victim, who had sustained a gunshot wound, was transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital, and ultimately transported by air ambulance to an out of the area hospital due to the severity of the injuries.
The Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Division is actively investigating this case in collaboration with our partners from the Hoopa Tribe. Multiple suspects have been identified. At this time, all suspects and firearms are outstanding.
This remains an active investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to this case to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip Line at (707) 268-2539.
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