Residents urged to take extra precautions as authorities intensify search efforts.
The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is currently engaged in an extensive manhunt for Jasen Dwain Coley, a suspect in a fatal shooting incident that took place in McKinleyville on the evening of July 3, 2023.
Coley, a 26-year-old male, is wanted in connection to the fatal shooting that occurred outside a residence located on the 2200 block of Silverbrook Court. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call at about 5:25 PM and discovered an adult male at the scene with a fatal gunshot wound.
Reports suggest that Coley had fled the scene shortly after the incident. The authorities were alerted by residents in the Hiller Park area about a suspicious person matching Coley’s description. Despite a widespread search, which included air support from the California Highway Patrol, Coley remains at large.
Coley is described as a white male, around 5 feet 8 inches tall, heavy-set, with brown hair and eyes, and facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, dark pants, and a light-colored hat. He may be in possession of a rifle or a shotgun. Additionally, he might be associated with a dark blue 2016 Hyundai Elantra bearing the Tennessee license plate # 015BKGM.
As the search for Coley continues, McKinleyville residents are advised to remain vigilant, lock all doors, and refrain from opening doors to strangers. Any suspicious activity should be immediately reported to the Humboldt County Sheriffโs Office at 707-445-7251, ext. 0.
The case is still under investigation, and the identity of the deceased has been withheld pending notification of the next of kin. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office assures that more information will be released as it becomes available and appropriate.
(Please note: All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.)
Press Release:
๐ฃ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ | The Humboldt County Sheriffโs Office is searching for the suspect of a homicide occurring in McKinleyville Monday evening.
The suspect, 26-year-old Jasen Dwain Coley, is wanted in connection to a fatal shooting on July 3, 2023, outside a residence on the 2200 block of Silverbrook Court. Sheriffโs deputies were called to the home at about 5:25 p.m. where they located a deceased adult male with a gunshot wound.
Coley is reported to have fled the scene. Deputies were contacted by residents in the Hiller Park area reporting a suspicious person matching Coleyโs description. Despite extensive search efforts, including air support from the California Highway Patrol, law enforcement was unable to locate Coley.
Jasen Coley is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, heavy-set, with brown hair, brown eyes and facial hair. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, dark pants and a light-colored hat. He may be in possession of a rifle or a shotgun.
Coley may be associated with a dark blue 2016 Hyundai Elantra, Tennessee license plate # 015BKGM.
McKinleyville residents are asked take extra precautions such as locking all doors to your residence and not opening your door to strangers. Please report any suspicious persons or circumstances immediately to the Humboldt County Sheriffโs Office at 707-445-7251, ext. 0.
This case is still under investigation. Identity of the deceased is being withheld pending next of kin notifications. More information will be released when available and appropriate.
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