Patrolman II Nickolaus Edward Schultz, Merrillville Police Department, Indiana

Patrolman II Nickolaus Edward Schultz

Merrillville Police Department, Indiana

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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 in to 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.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 1 year, 1 month
Badge 365

Incident Details

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

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John 5:28, 29 - "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out". I pray that everyone can find peace in knowing that we will see this officer as well as many others again in Paradise soon. Until then, please accept my condolences.

A.W. Montgomery
Concerned Citizen

September 12, 2018