Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Enos Nelson was shot and killed after responding to a report of a man with a gun in a bar. When Patrolman Nelson arrived at the bar, he discovered the male had left. Policeman Nelson exited the back door of the bar and was shot and killed by the suspect, who was hiding behind a fence. The suspect was later apprehended after a shootout and hanged. Policeman Nelson was survived by his father, mother, five
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Nelson served with the Billings Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Billings community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Nelson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman Enos Nelson is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In MT, 93 of 142 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.5% of this state's fallen. That is 11.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Billings Police Dept., 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Enos Nelson's cause is highlighted.
How Enos Nelson Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Enos Nelson is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Enos Nelson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Billings Police Dept. are honored on badge.nw.
