Stabbing Victim Refuses to Name Attacker

Humboldt Co. Sheriff Press Release:

On 02-05-2012, approximately 12:45 p.m. the Humboldt County Sheriffs Office was notified of a stabbing victim at St. Josephs Hospital. When the deputy arrived he met with the 45 year old male victim, who resides in Eureka. The victim told the investigating deputy he was at a residence in the 2200 block of Lindstrom Avenue, Fairhaven earlier in the day when he was stabbed in the side. He told the deputy he knew who his attacker was, but did not wish to cooperate in the investigation. The victim is expected to survive from his injuries. The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information for the Sheriffs Office regarding this case or criminal related activity is encouraged to call the Sheriffs Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriffs Office Crime Tip line 707-268-2539.