[Update] Hoopa Shooting Victim Flown Out for Treatment as District Schools Close

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The victim of a shooting that rattled the Hoopa Valley Tuesday evening has been transported to the coast and subsequently flown out of the area for medical treatment. A tweet from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office stated that the male victim was in critical condition as of 8:04 p.m. tonight.

The shooting, which occurred on Little Moon Lane at the south end of Hoopa, prompted a large emergency response Tuesday afternoon and left the close-knit community shaken. The victim was transported to the coast before an air ambulance carried them out of the region.

Investigators continued working the scene into the night. Just after 9:30 p.m., an evidence tow was requested for a Chevrolet Cruz located on Tish Tang Campground. No further details about the investigation have been released.

Hoopa Valley Tribal Police directed questions from this outlet to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, which noted that an update would not be available until regular office hours Wednesday morning.

As of this reporting, law enforcement has not publicly confirmed whether any suspect(s) has been identified or taken into custody, and no description has been released. Whether an arrest has been made remains unknown at this time. In the meantime, residents should remain aware of their surroundings and report anything suspicious.

In response to the shooting, the Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District notified families Tuesday evening that all KTJUSD schools will be closed Wednesday, March 11. District officials cited the off-campus incident and said the closure is intended as a precautionary measure and to give the community time to process the events of the day.

Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to come forward. Hoopa Valley Tribal Police can be reached through their non-emergency line at (530) 625-4202, and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office can be contacted at (707) 268-2539. As always, in the event of an emergency or if you have urgent information, call 911 immediately.

This is a developing story and will be updated as confirmed information becomes available.

Statement from Superintendent of KTJUSD:

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Due to the off-campus shooting that occurred this evening, all schools will be closed tomorrow. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution and to allow our students, staff, and families time to process this tragic event.

Our thoughts are with the family and everyone affected by this incident. The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority, and we are continuing to work closely with local law enforcement.

We will resume school as soon as possible to provide counseling services to any students or staff who may need support.

We will share additional updates as information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our school community.

Sincerely,
Jacqueline McCullough
Superintendent
Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District

Earlier: [Update 9:23 p.m.] Breaking News: Shooting Near Hoopa Leaves One Critically Injured Tuesday Evening

UPDATE:

• Shooting Suspects Remain at Large, Limited Details Released by HCSO
• Hoopa Tribe Offers $10,000 Reward as Community Mobilizes Support Following Shooting
• Hoopa Valley Police Believe Suspects No Longer in the Area
• Warrants Issued for Three Teenage Suspects in Hoopa Shooting, Victim Remains in Critical Condition
• Hoopa Shooting Suspects Identified and One Arrested
• Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District to Reopen Tomorrow
• Second Hoopa Shooting Suspect Arrested; Third Remains at Large