HCSO Cpl. Bradford Anderson identified as deputy in Bear River OIS; Nicholas Anderson cause of death was gunshot wound to the chest

HCSO issued an update today on the OIS at Bear River Family Entertainment Center in Loleta.

I had already reported two officers were on administrative leave by following up with Lt. Jesse Taylor on the day of the Bear River OIS. I have followed up with Lt. Taylor and he confirmed it was Cpl. Bradford Anderson and another deputy on scene.

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HCSO Press Release:

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.