Death in Public Right of Way

On 11/16/20 at 9:49 am a citizen called 911 to report he found a man deceased inside of a tent near the intersection of Humboldt Ave. and Pine St.  Officers arrived on scene and confirmed an adult male was deceased inside of his tent.  The tent was adjacent to Little Chico Creek.  There were no signs of foul play.  Witnesses advised the subject was ill for past few days.  The scene was turned over the Butte County Sheriff Coroner’s Office.  The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification to his next of kin.

Location: Humboldt Ave. / Pine St.

Date/Time: 11/16/20 @ 9:49am

Supervisor: Sgt. Paul Ratto S-9
Watch Commander: Commander Michael Williams L9