Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Nika Nicole Holbert
Age : 31
Gender : Female
Race : Black
Date : 03/12/2021
Location : Brick Church Pike and Ewing Drive
City : Nashville
County : Davidson
State : Tennessee
Agency : Metro Nashville Police Department
Officer(s) :Josh Baker
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 03/12/2021, Metro Nashville police officer Josh Baker stopped Nika Nicole Holbert while she was driving near Brick Church Pike and Ewing Drive. Baker said he recognized the vehicle in connection with another individual wanted on drug warrants, though that person was not present. During the stop, Holbert told Baker the vehicle was not hers. Baker searched Holbert’s purse and claimed to find drugs, then returned to his patrol vehicle. Holbert retrieved her purse and got back into her car. Baker escalated the encounter by deploying his taser and pulling on Holbert as she remained in the vehicle. Moments later, Baker fired his gun, killing Holbert. Video of the encounter later became public and drew scrutiny over the escalation of force during the stop. The shooting remained under investigation, and no criminal charges were filed against the officer.
