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• Wanted Felon Shot Dead Near Blue Lake in Standoff With Humboldt County Sheriff’s Deputies, Agency Reports

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Press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office:

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is providing an update on the officer-involved shooting that occurred on July 26, 2025, in the Glendale community.

The deceased has been identified as Jared Randell Nelson, 35, of Eureka, California. Mr. Nelson was pronounced deceased upon arrival at a local hospital.

Prior to the incident, HCSO deputies were in the area of the 1300 block of Glendale Drive attempting to locate Mr. Nelson, who was wanted on multiple charges. These included active arrest warrants for felon in possession of a firearm, probation violation, and an out-of-county warrant. Additionally, Mr. Nelson was reportedly involved in a prior incident involving the brandishing of a firearm.

Following a foot pursuit, Mr. Nelson discharged a .45 caliber handgun at pursuing deputies. The firearm was recovered at the scene. In accordance with standard protocol, three HCSO deputies involved in the incident have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

This remains an active investigation, and further details will be released as appropriate. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the HCSO at (707) 445-7251.