Midvale Police Department, Utah
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 25, 1912
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 25, 1912
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Nelson was shot and killed as he and the regular night watchman attempted to arrest a man who had been firing shots in a neighborhood. As the officers attempted the arrest the man opened fire, instantly killing Officer Nelson.
Officer Nelson had been appointed a special night watchman to assist the normal night watchman during the Christmas holiday.