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Resided:
CO, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Apr. 08, 1949
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male
Agency
Dept:
Leadville Police Dept.
CO
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
CO
USA
Fri. Apr. 08, 1949
Summary:
Officer Nelson was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to arrest a man for breaking into a car. As the two officers entered his hotel room the man opened fire and fatally wounded Officer Nelson. Officer Nelson's partner returned fire and killed the suspect.p
