WANTED: Attempted Homicide Suspect

Detectives with the Santa Rosa Police Department Gang Crimes Team are seeking the community’s assistance in locating an attempted homicide suspect. Nathan Little Bear Hoaglin Jr., a 21-year-old resident of Ukiah, is suspected in the shooting of a 26-year-old man in the 500 block of Barham Avenue on February 18, 2024. Hoaglin is a Native American male, with brown hair and brown eyes, and is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds. 

At approximately 3:55 pm on February 18, 2024, SRPD officers were dispatched to an area hospital to investigate a report of a gunshot victim in the emergency department. The victim, a 26-year-old resident of Santa Rosa, was with friends in the 500 block of Barham Avenue when he became involved in an argument with a different group of subjects as they walked by. Hoaglin was one of the subjects involved in the argument. During the argument, it is believed Hoaglin brandished a firearm and shot the victim one time in the shoulder. The victim was transported to an area hospital by family members, where he was treated and later released. 

Based on information learned during the investigation, it is believed the shooting is gang-related. Hoaglin and the firearm used in this incident are still outstanding. An arrest warrant for attempted homicide has been issued for Hoaglin.

Hoaglin is to be considered armed and dangerous. If you see Hoaglin, do not approach him. Call 911 and report his location immediately.

SRPD Gang Crimes Team detectives are continuing to investigate this attempted homicide and would like to speak with anyone who has information potentially related to this incident. Anyone with information about this investigation is encouraged to contact the SRPD Gang Crimes Team at 707-543-4021 or through our online Tip Line: www.srcity.org/CrimeTips. A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered by the Sonoma County Alliance Community Engagement and Safety Rewards Fund. The reward is for information leading to the arrest of the suspect or suspects involved in this incident.

The investigation is ongoing. More information related to this incident may be released later.  

Santa Rosa Police Department case number 24-2015.

Media inquiries can be made to Sgt. Patricia Seffens, Public Information Officer, at 707-543-3634 or pseffens@srcity.org.