Jared Randell Nelson Obituary, Death;- The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is issuing an update regarding the officer-involved shooting that took place on July 26, 2025, in the Glendale community.
The individual who lost his life has been identified as Jared Randell Nelson, 35, from Eureka, California. Mr. Nelson was declared deceased upon his arrival at a local hospital.
Before the incident, HCSO deputies were present in the vicinity of the 1300 block of Glendale Drive, attempting to locate Mr. Nelson, who was wanted on several charges. These charges included active arrest warrants for being a felon in possession of a firearm, violation of probation, and an out-of-county warrant. Furthermore, Mr. Nelson was allegedly involved in a previous incident where he brandished a firearm.
After a foot chase, Mr. Nelson fired a .45 caliber handgun at the deputies who were pursuing him. The weapon was recovered at the scene. In line with standard procedures, three HCSO deputies involved in the incident have been placed on paid administrative leave while the investigation is ongoing.
This investigation is still active, and additional details will be provided as they become available. The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office urges anyone with information related to this incident to reach out to the HCSO at (707) 445-7251.
