Omaha Police Department, Nebraska
End of Watch: Thursday, June 6, 1974
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: 290
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 6, 1974
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 12 gauge
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Officer Paul Nields was shot and killed after responding to an officer needs assistance call at 1818 N. 25th Street at about 12:45 am.
The suspect had barricaded himself inside of a home and officers had fired tear gas into the residence. As Officer Nields and other officers rushed the front door, the suspect opened fire with a 12 gauge shotgun, fatally wounding Officer Nields. Other officers returned fire and killed the suspect.
Officer Nields is survived by his wife and two sons.