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Patrolman Merle E. Nading | Denver Police Department, Colorado Denver Police Department, Colorado

Patrolman

Merle E. Nading

Denver Police Department, Colorado

End of Watch: Sunday, October 3, 1971

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 10/3/1971

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Acquitted

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Patrolman Nading was shot and killed while attempting to quell a disturbance on 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 the second man grabbed his gun and shot him in the back. A suspect was arrested but acquitted of murder.

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Rest in Peace, Patrolman Nading. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
January 26, 2012

 

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