Brials Nelson McCutcheon, born September 20, 1974, was shot and died on August 6, 2016, in Eureka, California. The gunshot wound was confirmed by autopsy and the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office ruled the death a homicide. He was found around 5:30 p.m. on Crestview Drive, south of Eureka, near a pickup truck in critical condition and was pronounced dead shortly after arrival at a local hospital.

Detectives served a search warrant on McCutcheon’s vehicle and seized numerous items of evidence, but authorities have released few details. No arrests or identified suspects have been publicly reported. McCutcheon was remembered by family and community members for his love of the ocean, the forests and the people of Humboldt County; a memorial service was held in his honor.

Anyone who knew McCutcheon’s movements or associates before August 6, 2016, is asked to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office with any information.