Suspect Arrested in Hoopa Shooting

18-year-old William Randolph-Billy Warren taken into custody for alleged involvement in Monday's incident.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:56pm

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The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office has arrested 18-year-old William Randolph-Billy Warren in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in Hoopa on Monday. Warren was taken into custody without incident at a hotel in Eureka and booked on charges including attempted murder, conspiracy, and being armed with a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Why it matters

The shooting in Hoopa earlier this week has raised concerns about public safety in the community. The arrest of a suspect provides some resolution, but questions remain about the circumstances and potential motives behind the incident.

The details

According to the sheriff's office, Warren was arrested on March 11th at approximately 8:20 p.m. at a hotel in Eureka. He was booked into the Humboldt County Correctional Facility on charges including five counts of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit crime, and being armed with a firearm during the commission of a felony.

  • The shooting incident occurred on Monday in Hoopa.
  • Warren was arrested on March 11, 2026 at around 8:20 p.m.

The players

William Randolph-Billy Warren

An 18-year-old resident of Hoopa who was arrested and charged in connection with the Monday shooting incident.

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that apprehended Warren and is investigating the shooting.

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What’s next

The judge will determine whether to grant bail for Warren at his upcoming court appearance.

The takeaway

This arrest is a step towards addressing the public safety concerns raised by the Hoopa shooting, but the community will be watching closely to see how the case proceeds and whether it leads to a resolution that promotes accountability and healing.