Press release from the Eureka Police Department:
On February 15, 2021, at about 6:15 a.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department
responded to St. Joseph Hospital for the report of a male on scene with gunshot
wounds. Officers contacted the 51-year-old male victim who had visible injuries to the
head and a gunshot wound to the groin area.
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Based on the investigation, it was determined the shooting incident occurred around
4:00 a.m. at the victim’s residence at the 1300 block of 9th Street in Eureka. The victim
was transported to the hospital by an acquaintance. Based on statements made by the