Suspect With BB Gun Accused of Injuring Two

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Today, about 10:13 a.m., a report of shots fired and a physical altercation sent Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies to the 1600 block of Ocean Drive in McKinleyville.

According to first reports over the scanner, two people were shot with a BB gun. And the suspect may have also fired at law enforcement.

One of the victims was reportedly taken to the hospital with a head wound.

Samantha Karges, spokesperson for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department, confirmed, “A male suspect was reported to be in possession of a bb gun. One person has been taken into custody. Law enforcement are still on scene investigating at this time.”

She was not able to confirm whether anyone was injured, however.