Patrolman II Nickolaus Edward Schultz, Merrillville Police Department, Indiana

Patrolman II Nickolaus Edward Schultz

Merrillville Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Sunday, September 7, 2014

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Nickolaus Edward Schultz

Patrolman Nickolaus Schultz succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two days earlier while investigating reports of an evicted tenant moving back into his condominium on the 8200 block of Lincoln Circle.

The subject was wearing body armor and ambushed responding officers, striking Patrolman Schultz in the head. The man then committed suicide.

Patrolman Schultz was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center, where he was kept on life support until passing away two days later.

Patrolman Schultz had served with the Merrillville Police Department for 13 months. He is survived by his parents and sister.

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Age 24
Tour 1 year, 1 month
Badge 365

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, September 5, 2014
Weapon Handgun
Offender Committed suicide

ambush, eviction

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Patrolman Schultz,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Merrillville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 7, 2024