Police said they received reports of shots being fired at a trailer in St. Anthony Village. As police approached, a man inside a trailer told them there were two other armed people inside and he had exchanged gunfire with them. As SWAT officers approached during a several-hour standoff, Holt came outside with a gun. A BCA investigation report said he ran toward officers and refused to drop the weapon. Officers fired, killing Holt. Later, officers entered the trailer and found nobody. Police said they believe there were never any other people involved.
Victim's Name: William Thomas Holt
Agency Responsible: East Metro SWAT Team, Roseville Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 51
Race: White
Date of Death: October 9, 2014
County: Hennepin
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban