Velega-Nuufolau was reportedly standing in a neighbor's driveway yelling for someone to call 911, according to authorities. Deputies arrived after the neighbor called police, and a responding deputy shot Velega-Nuufolau when she allegedly charged at him with a knife, police said. Velega-Nuufolau was a military veteran, according to officials.
Victim's Name: Siolosega Velega-Nuufolau
Agency Responsible: Merced County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Female
Age: 50
Race: Pacific Islander
Date of Death: December 29, 2015
County: Merced
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1133
Geography: Rural