The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office provides the following update regarding the officer-involved shooting that occurred on June 5, 2025, near the Bear River Family Entertainment Center in Loleta.

The deputy involved in the incident has been identified as Corporal Bradford Anderson, a nine-year veteran of the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. Corporal Anderson is currently on paid administrative leave, per standard protocol.

On June 5, 2025, Nicholas David Anderson (DOB: 05/02/1996) succumbed to injuries sustained during the incident. A forensic autopsy confirmed the immediate cause of death as a gunshot wound to the chest. Toxicology results are pending.

The investigation remains active and is being conducted by the Humboldt County Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT). Additional details will be released in compliance with California State Law as the investigation progresses.

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.