Nicklas Allen Sellars, 33, of Arcata, California, was fatally shot in his tent in the Valley West neighborhood on October 18, 2022. He was remembered for athletic achievements in baseball, including induction into the Little League Hall of Fame, and for a love of woodworking, nature, camping, and his dog Lucky.

Investigators tied the shooting to an ongoing dispute. Devon Cathey was identified as the shooter; he was arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter, use of a firearm while committing the crime, and witness or victim intimidation, and later pleaded guilty and received a 17-year prison sentence. Devon’s co-defendant, Vonda Cathey, was charged with helping him evade law enforcement by driving him to and from the scene and faced a six-month remand and additional misdemeanor counts.

The community continues to grieve Sellars’ loss and remember his talents and close family ties. If anyone knew Nicklas, his routines, or has information about the events that led to October 18, please come forward.