Brandan Reid Nylander reportedly stole ammunition from the Napa Walmart around 2 p.m. Deputies spotted Nylander's vehicle a short time later on Highway 29 and chased it. Nylander drove toward the Napa County Airport but stopped at a locked gate at the facility. He reportedly stepped out of his vehicle with a firearm and was shot and killed by a deputy.
Victim's Name: Brandan Reid Nylander
Agency Responsible: Napa County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Race: White
Date of Death: April 24, 2020
County: Napa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Car
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 5753