Knife fight sparked by argument over bicycle over weekend, Eureka police say; victim not cooperating, stable condition | Lost Coast Outpost

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Press release from the Eureka Police Department:

On September 21, 2024 at approximately 10:45 a.m., Eureka Police Officers were dispatched to the foot of Del Norte Street in Eureka for a report of a stabbing. Officers arrived on scene and found the male victim suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for serious injuries requiring emergency surgery, but is currently in stable condition.

The investigation so far has revealed that there was an altercation between at least two people over a bicycle. During the altercation, the victim was stabbed multiple times with an object described as a hand-held garden rake. The victim's bicycle was stolen during the altercation and the suspect was last seen riding the bicycle south on Hikshari Trail from W. Del Norte.

The investigation has been handed over to the EPD's Criminal Investigation Division. So far, details are limited to statements from uninvolved witnesses, as the victim has not cooperated with investigators. However, the EPD believes that the victim knew the suspect.

This is an ongoing and active investigation and EPD is asking anyone who may have information regarding this attack to contact Detective Donald Bailey at 707-441-4300.