Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Alvin Nelson was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to arrest a man for breaking into a car at the Delaware Hotel at the corner of Harrison Street and 7th Street. As the two officers entered his hotel room, the man opened fire and fatally wounded Officer Nelson. Officer Nelson's partner returned fire and killed the suspect. Officer Nelson had served with the Leadville Police Department for over three years. He had just resigned as the police night cheif and was going back to a patrol officer, working during the day.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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- August 2, 2026
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Nelson gave the Leadville Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Leadville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Nelson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Alvin Nelson is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 65.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Leadville Police Department, 5 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Alvin Nelson's cause is highlighted.
How Alvin Nelson Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alvin Nelson is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Alvin Nelson was killed by gun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
6 officers from Leadville Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
