Nathaniel Holland was a suspect in a double stabbing and home arson. He was was found hiding in a heavily wooded creek around 10:45 p.m. by a Fairfield police dog. Holland allegedly attacked the dog with a knife and was shot and killed by an officer.
Victim's Name: Nathaniel Holland
Agency Responsible: Vacaville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 38
Race: Black
Date of Death: January 14, 2019
County: Solano
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4517
Geography: Suburban