Denver Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Sunday, October 3, 1971
Add to My HeroesMerle E. Nading
Patrolman Merle Nading was shot and killed while attempting to quell a disturbance at 2201 East Colfax Avenue.
An off-duty officer came to assist Patrolman Nading and took control of a prisoner. As Patrolman Nading walked around his cruiser to notify dispatch about a growing crowd, he was attacked by two men. He was able to get one of the men into a headlock, but the second man grabbed his gun and shot him in the back.
A suspect was arrested but acquitted of murder.
Officer Nading was survived by his two sons.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Acquitted
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