Trinity County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Shooting in Lewiston
WEAVERVILLE, CA — June 22nd 2026 — “On Sunday, June 21, 2026, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a fatal shooting at a residence located off School House Road in Lewiston.
Deputies responded to the scene and located an adult male deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. A handgun was recovered at the scene.
The residents of the property where the incident occurred were contacted, interviewed, and subsequently released pending further investigation.
The deceased has been identified as a 36-year-old male from Shasta County. His identity is being withheld at this time pending notification of next of kin.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Based on the information available at this time, there is no known threat to the community.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office at (530) 623-2611.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Agencies Involved:
Trinity County Sheriff’s Office”
