The Humboldt County’s Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a 38 year old who was found with multiple gunshot wounds after “an out-of-area attorney” called to report the victim, according to a news release.

The deceased man has been identified as Wade Daniel Harris and an autopsy is scheduled for Aug. 18.

The HCSO release states deputies responded to the property on Old Harris Road in Garberville around noon on Aug. 14, where Harris was found lying in the driveway.

A man, who was not identified by HCSO, was found at the location and the “subject declined to provide a statement to law enforcement,” according to the release.

“Deputies collected evidence on scene and the subject was released pending further investigation,” the release states.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.

Read the full HCSO release below: 

On August 14, 2020, at about noon, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by an out-of-area attorney regarding a deceased possible gunshot victim at a property on Old Harris Road in Garberville.

Deputies arrived on scene and located a deceased male victim lying in the driveway of the property with what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was recognized by law enforcement and his identity later confirmed as 38-year-old Wade Daniel Harris.

Also, while on the scene, deputies located and detained one male subject. The subject declined to provide a statement to law enforcement. Deputies collected evidence on scene and the subject was released pending further investigation.

An autopsy of Harris is scheduled for August 18. More information regarding this investigation will be released as available and appropriate.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at (707) 268-2539.