Man stabbed to death in downtown Arcata

ARCATA- A male victim was stabbed in  Arcata early Thursday morning and later died at Mad River Community Hospital.

The victim was found lying on the ground near the intersection of 9th and H Street. The Arcata Police department was dispatched at about 1:40 in the morning.

The identity of the victim is still being withheld until family is notified. The suspect is described as a male, possibly Hispanic, or Native American, 5 ft. 7”, with average build. He was wearing a blue t-shirt and gray hoodie.

Anyone with information is asked to call Arcata Police.