HCSO has an incident unfolding in Trinidad. They are on a tactical frequency but asked for traffic to be restricted on the main dispatch frequency as well. Fire and medical are staged

Fire resources seem to be making good progress on the Berry Fire on Horse Mountain. Tanker 96 has been returned to Rohnerville on a load and hold per the air attack. Helicopter 3HT has been released

The CHP helicopter has departed Trinidad. They reported that their ability to search the area was limited by trees and heavy canopy

The fire on Horse Mountain is being called the “Berry Fire”. A large type 1 contract water dropping helicopter (3HT) has lifted from Rohnerville to join the response. I believe Tanker 96 is on a load and return for the Berry Fire

The new fire in Orick is reported to be in the area of the post office. First unit at scene will be the “Post IC”.

Air Attack 120, Tanker 96 and Copter 909 are on scene of the Horse Mountain Fire. Copter 909 has landed, likely to drop their crew and reconfigure. Tanker 96 is returning to Rhonerville after making retardant drops. (A new start wildland fire is being dispatched in the Orick area. The Fortuna ECC is receiving multiple reports. Standby for further)

A CHP helicopter out of Redding has arrived over the Trinidad area. Unknown if this is related to the search for the suspect from yesterday’s McKinleyville homicide, but the aircraft appears to be orbiting over the Strawberry Rock area where the possible suspect vehicle was located late last night

Willow Creek Vegetation Fire: Reported to be on Horse Mountain near the towers for a small vegetation fire that is growing; Willow Creek Fire and Forest Service are responding. This is reported to be in the FRA

Eureka Assault Victim: 1300 block of Seventh Street. EPD, Fire and Medical are on scene with an assault victim who is reported to be unresponsive and bleeding from the eye with agonal breathing

Law enforcement resources have converged on the Trinidad area where the search for the homicide suspect is ongoing

McKinleyville Shooting Suspect Search Update: Deputies are responding code 3 to the Trinidad area where a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle description has been located in the parking area associated with Strawberry Rock. The license plate on the vehicle is reportedly from Tennessee and the number appears to be a close match for the previously issued BOLO. The vehicle is unoccupied.

**UPDATED VEHICLE DESCRIPTION @ 9:46 p.m.** Vehicle possibly associated with McKinleyville homicide suspect is described as a dark blue 2016 Hyundai Elantra, Tennessee license plate # 015BKGM

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) July 4, 2023

#UPDATE @ 10:26 PM
Deputies have concluded their search in the Hiller Park area and were unable to locate the person of interest. Residents may return to normal activities, but are asked to continue reporting suspicious persons or circumstances to the HCSO at 707-445-7251, ext. 0

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) July 4, 2023

Deputies focused their earlier search in the Hiller area after a resident reportedly observed a male fitting the suspect’s description armed with a shotgun in a backyard. The suspect has not yet been located and I do not believe the shotgun was found either (presumably, it may still be with the suspect). Reports from the scene on Silverbrook at the time of the shooting also indicated that the suspect was in possession of a pump style shotgun.

**UPDATED VEHICLE DESCRIPTION @ 9:46 p.m.** Vehicle possibly associated with McKinleyville homicide suspect is described as a dark blue 2016 Hyundai Elantra, Tennessee license plate # 015BKGM

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) July 4, 2023

HCSO has issued a PC 187 (Murder) BOLO (be on the lookout) broadcast to local law enforcement agencies for the shooting suspect. The broadcast included specific identifying information and a description of a suspect who they are reportedly obtaining a Ramey warrant for. (I will not be posting identifying information here until HCSO confirms it publicly)

Residents have reported observing a suspicious person matching this description in the Hiller Park area. Residents in this area are asked to lock their doors, remain alert and report suspicious activity immediately to the HCSO at 707-445-7251, ext. 0. (3/3)

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) July 4, 2023

Suspect was last seen wearing a black shirt, dark pants and a light-colored hat. He may be in possession of a rifle or a shotgun, and may be associated with a black 2016 Hyundai with Tennessee plates. (2/3)

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) July 4, 2023

#UPDATE Deputies are searching for the suspect of a homicide occurring on Silverbrook Ct in McKinleyville at approximately 5:25 pm today. Suspect is described as a white male adult, mid-20’s, approximately 5'8", heavy-set, with brown hair, brown eyes and facial hair. (1/3)

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) July 4, 2023

CHP Air 11 had to leave the scene to start their flight back to Redding. The suspect has not yet been located. There are still deputies in the area

CHP Air 11 is back airborne after refueling. They are assisting deputies in searching an area west of Fischer where there was a report of possible suspicious activity. The ambulance that was staged for the search has been released

CHP Air 11 is landing at ACV for fuel then will be returning to continue the search

Deputies have cleared homes in the initial search area which appeared to have been centered in the area of Ashdown and Hiller Road. The search area has been expanded and CHP Air 11 is continuing their search from above

Hiller Park area residents. Report suspicious activity to 707-445-7251, ext. 0. pic.twitter.com/CnZY2F4ziY

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) July 4, 2023

McKinleyville Shooting Update on Conditions: A search for the suspect is ongoing in the 700 block of Hiller. Numerous HCSO deputies (including a K9) are on scene. An ambulance has staged out of the area. CHP aircraft Air 11 has responded from Redding and is now overhead to assist in the search. The CHP aircraft is a fixed wing, Cessna 206 that will be circling over McKinleyville.

Occurring in the Hiller Park area of McKinleyville.

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) July 4, 2023

THIS IS A HUMBOLDT ALERT. Law enforcement are searching for a suspicious person observed in your area. Residents are asked to stay inside for your safety while law enforcement personnel work. Do not call 911 unless it is an emergency. Report any suspicious activity immediately to

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) July 4, 2023

McKinleyville Gunshot Victim: 2300 block of Silverbrook Ct.. HCSO is on scene with a victim. Medical is cleared to enter. A suspect reportedly fled the area

🩸The Battle of the Badges #BloodDrive begins today! Join us in this friendly competition to see which agency can #donate the most blood.🩸
Be sure to let @NCCBB staff know you are donating on behalf of HCSO! pic.twitter.com/0sItybVpu3

— HumCoSO (@HumCoSO) June 26, 2023

The Coast Guard will be sending a helicopter back to the Scenic incident to transport the deceased individual back up to the roadway for the coroner. High Rock Crew 3 has been canceled