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Redding man arrested on attempted murder charge after assault leaves victim critical
A 48-year-old Redding man was arrested on an attempted murder charge after an early morning assault near South Market and Spruce streets left a man critically injured.
REDDING, Calif. A man remained in critical condition after an early morning assault near South Market Street and Spruce Street on Friday, November 13th. A 48-year-old Redding man was arrested on an attempted murder charge in connection with the attack.
Officers responded around 4:56 a.m. and found an unconscious adult man with severe head injuries. He was taken to a local hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery for multiple life-threatening injuries, sources said.
While searching the surrounding area, officers detained Eric Seward, 48, of Redding, after observing what sources described as suspicious behavior. Detectives took over the investigation and identified Seward as the suspect through witness statements, physical evidence and follow-up work.
Sources said Seward was on active California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation parole for attempted murder at the time of the incident. A parole agent authorized a parole hold.
Seward was booked into the Shasta County Jail on an attempted murder charge and the parole hold. The charge is an allegation.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the assault can call 530-225-4200 and reference case RPD26-011780.
Sources
Redding Police Department, November 13th, 2026 media release, case RPD26-011780