29-year-old Eureka Man Identified as the Deceased Victim of Sunday’s Stabbing in Arcata

Fatal Stabbing in Arcata incident

Photo from Ladamanee Noopheng

This is a press release from the Arcata Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:

On Sunday April 18, 2021, at approximately 1:20 am, The Arcata Police Department responded to a fatal stabbing in the 1000 block of G Street.

The decedent has been identified as 29-year-old Eureka resident, Luis Enrique Pinel Zelaya.

A 27-year-old male and a 23-year-old male remain hospitalized in stable condition.  Both males are Humboldt County residents and received critical injuries during the incident.

This is an active, on-going investigation and no additional details will be released at this time.  Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Arcata Police Department’s Investigations Division.

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Obliviously
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Obliviously
2 years ago

So was this a fight amongst themselves or is there someone else that did this?

Thirdeye
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Thirdeye
2 years ago
Reply to  Obliviously

It was amongst themselves.

Nadia duboy
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Nadia duboy
2 years ago
Reply to  Obliviously

Look nobody knows but that problem was when they kill Luis no cámaras were there wow !!i .. I don’t know there’s 2 killers out !! Becarful 🙏

Richard
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Richard
2 years ago

All trends point to more of this in our future.

M
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M
2 years ago
Reply to  Richard

Right Richard. Hope not but probably so.

Thirdeye
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Thirdeye
2 years ago

Any word on what the ATL event was that night?

What a surprise
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What a surprise
2 years ago
Reply to  Thirdeye

Yessiree: “A stabbing in Arcata”
Talk about serendipity.

Thirdeye
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Thirdeye
2 years ago

So that was the title of the show?

Mr Right
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Mr Right
2 years ago

Thanks Uncle Joe for allowing all the illegals. Thanks, libs for the Mexican Stab Dancers.

MAGAT BRAIN
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MAGAT BRAIN
2 years ago
Reply to  Mr Right

Yup you are absolutely right! We need a border wall to keep those Eurekans out of Arcata!! BUILD THE WALL!!!

sam
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sam
2 years ago
Reply to  MAGAT BRAIN

Moat! A moat would be cheaper.

Yungmerrr
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Yungmerrr
2 years ago
Reply to  Mr Right

Alright so since you only understand Plebeian vernacular, let me put it in simpler words for you to understand Magat Brain (nice choice for a name btw). If you’ve read the other articles and cross referenced you would have realized that the man who went to confront the other guy may not have stabbed him first since there is NO evidence proving so; police have no Video Footage and NO witnesses have made any statements articulating that the guy who got killed stabbed his murderer first…??What if it was the other guy who stabbed him first and he tried to defend himself and fight off two dudes.

Nadia duboy
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Nadia duboy
2 years ago
Reply to  Yungmerrr

Omg they kill him and they out so scary what happen with this security ??

Nadia duboy
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Nadia duboy
2 years ago
Reply to  Yungmerrr

Wow I impress really no words 🥺

Nadia duboy
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Nadia duboy
2 years ago
Reply to  Yungmerrr

Wow I got you is super sad unfortunately we have to be carful always don’t trust everyone ok besos❤️

Lone Ranger
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Lone Ranger
2 years ago

You can pretty much pack a knife anywhere unlike a gun. They are totally different in that respect. No wonder so many get stabbed, but lets make more gun laws for unlawful people to break.

Buster
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Buster
2 years ago
Reply to  Lone Ranger

Also, knives are cheap and very easy to get making them a favorite for home free people.

From the n. Coast journal
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From the n. Coast journal
2 years ago

“The Arcata Police Department identified the man fatally stabbed during an early morning fight Sunday as Eureka resident Luis Enrique Pinel Zelaya. The 29 year old was killed during an incident that began outside of the Arcata Theater Lounge when he reportedly confronted another man that he had a “beef” with and stabbed him, Arcata Police Chief Brian Ahern told the Journal.

The fight then moved over to the 600 block of 10th Street and at some point involved a third man before ending when Zelaya collapsed on G Street, Ahearn said yesterday.

Two other men, a 27 year old and a 23 year old, remain hospitalized, according to an APD news release. Their names have not been released.

“Both males are Humboldt County residents and received critical injuries during the incident,” the release states. “This is an active, on-going investigation and no additional details will be released at this time.”

I like stars
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I like stars
2 years ago

If (a big if), as the comment above indicates, the deceased started the fight and the stabbing, then the killing would be self defense.

Those who start fights don’t always get to pick how they end.

Steve Koch
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Steve Koch
2 years ago
Reply to  I like stars

so true

Thirdeye
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Thirdeye
2 years ago
Reply to  I like stars

Justice for Luis!

Richard
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Richard
2 years ago
Reply to  Thirdeye

Exactly

Nadia duboy
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Nadia duboy
2 years ago
Reply to  Thirdeye

Yeesss

Yungmerrr
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Yungmerrr
2 years ago
Reply to  I like stars

There is no evidence or video footage (the police have articulated that) proving that the guy who went to confront him pulled out a knife first to stab him, and no witnesses have said that in their statements either. What if he went up to him to just confront him and the guy who murdered him pulled out his knife. Everyone carries knives here so the guy who was killed may have done it out of self defense. Cross reference all forms of news media before arriving at such a one sided opinion.

KILLRACISM
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KILLRACISM
2 years ago

Just an absolutely despicable County

Treezy
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Treezy
2 years ago
Reply to  KILLRACISM

Leave

Guest
Guest
Guest
2 years ago
Reply to  KILLRACISM

Trying not to leap to conclusions is a good start to killing racism.

Kara
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Kara
2 years ago

Justice for Luis. He was a good kid that got wrapped up in the “Humboldt county drama.” Hippie at heart and wanted good for the world. This wasn’t supposed to be his ending. He may have made a poor decision that morning but he didn’t deserve to lose his life. I hope they figure out the full story soon. RIP Louie.

Nadia duboy
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Nadia duboy
2 years ago
Reply to  Kara

Yes he was amazing thank you❤️❤️

Nadia duboy
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Nadia duboy
2 years ago

Really this is a complot so sad who is in charging I love my police at Miami 🙏

Nadia duboy
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Nadia duboy
2 years ago

Young people please take care your self because really today you are here and tomorrow not ok ..I just lost my nephew and and like I lost one part of my everything ok so.. peace and love 🙏

Nadia duboy
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Nadia duboy
2 years ago

This is something that I want to talk about it who is in to resolve this and clarified ????

Nadia duboy
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Nadia duboy
2 years ago
Reply to  Nadia duboy

Of course let’s do it