Nevada County sheriff identifies man accused of shooting two officers

LV Criminal Defense

Authorities have identified the man who allegedly shot two law enforcement officers in Nevada County on Saturday as 60-year-old Brent Douglas Cole.

Cole, who also was shot in the altercation, is in stable condition at a Roseville hospital, according to authorities.

Cole is accused of shooting a California Highway Patrol officer and a U.S. Bureau of Land Management ranger in the area of the South Yuba River campground in rural Nevada County. Their injuries were not life-threatening.  

Further details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been released.

The shooting is being investigated by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office with help from the CHP, FBI, U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the county’s District Attorney’s office.

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4 thoughts on “Nevada County sheriff identifies man accused of shooting two officers

  1. You know people hate you when your boss’ highest priority is getting you military grade gear like bullet proof vest.
    Dont like being shot at? stop being a cop.

  2. “Nevada County sheriff identifies man accused of shooting two officers”

    “Their injuries were not life-threatening.”

    Cr@p, cr@p, CR@P!!!

    When are these clowns going to learn how to shoot to KILL!

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