South Bend Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: 2024
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 24, 2007
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Corporal Nick Polizzotto was shot and killed while investigating a report of shots being fired at 1:37 am near an unoccupied nightclub in the 1700 block of Lincoln Way East.
He and another officer arrived on the scene and were directed by witnesses to the suspect's room at the Wooden Indian Motel at 1631 Lincoln Way East. As they attempted to question the suspect at his door, the man shot at both officers, who returned fire. Corporal Polizzotto was killed in the exchange and the other officer was wounded. The suspect was killed by the officers.
Corporal Polizzotto had served with the South Bend Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his 8-year-old son, brother, sister, and parents.