[UPDATE 7:52 p.m.] Law Enforcement Searches for the Suspect in Today’s Homicide

Sgt Charles Ellebrecht of the Fortuna Police Department confirmed that law enforcement is searching for the suspect in today’s homicide out Hwy 36. According to a witness, “There are about 10 [Humboldt County Sheriff’s] vehicles on Larabee Buttes Road (off the 36, mm 32.3). They came on the road late, around 3:30 pm.” The search group includes “one large white trailer with unmarked SUVs” as well as “marked trucks and SUVs.”

Earlier today Chief William Dobberstein of the Fortuna Police Department was interviewed by media. Here’s a video. Below that is a recent press release.

Video by Bobby Kroeker

Press release from Fortuna Police Department:

On 9/26/2016 at about 12:45 PM officers from the Fortuna Police Department responded to the 3100 block of Rohnerville Rd. for a report of a shooting victim.

Upon arrival, officers located a deceased 42 year-old male lying in front of a residence. The subject died of multiple gunshot wounds.

Officers learned through witness statements that the suspect (shooter) and victim knew each other and that the suspect had arrived at the victim’s residence on Rohnerville Rd. and engaged in a brief argument. The suspect then shot the victim several times at point blank range and fled in a white Dodge minivan; heading east on Rohnerville Rd. It is believed that the shooting is the result of a personal dispute between the two parties.

This is an ongoing and very active investigation. More information will be released soon.

UPDATE 7:52 p.m.: Arrest Made in Fortuna Shooting Death

Earlier Chapter: Fatal Shooting in Fortuna

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Mogtx
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7 years ago

Well another homicide to add to the list

Mike
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Mike
7 years ago

Frigin time to move to Oakland

A straight shooter
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A straight shooter
7 years ago

Unbelievable! I’m so sick of people thinking killing is the answer. Now Mr hot head goes to prison for life! War what is it good for? Cool the heck down people, get off the drugs, get off the drink, and think about something good that we can create for our beautiful state! Not this crap! My heart goes out to the families, God be with you. I’m sorry for your loss.

Who
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Who
7 years ago

I wonder what the dispute was about ? Doesn’t take much of an imagination not really .

Dan Fuller
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Dan Fuller
7 years ago
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I can guarantee it was NOT over drugs!!! Tim was not & has NEVER been involved with drugs!!!! Think occasionally before you post sh!t about someone you don’t know!!!!

Mimi
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Mimi
7 years ago

My prayers to his family.

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