Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Nathan Heidelberg was shot and killed while responding to a burglary alarm at a residence at 3306 Eagle Cove in Midland.
Officer Heidelberg, a probationary officer he was training, and two other officers had responded to the alarm call at 2:30 a.m. They were at the open front door making loud announcements identifying themselves when the homeowner opened fire toward the flashlight Officer Heidelberg was holding. Officer Heidelberg was struck by a round above his vest.
He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds at 8:30 a.m.
The homeowner who shot him was arrested and charged with manslaughter. The man was acquitted in December 2021 when he claimed at trial that he couldn't hear the announcements and that he opened fire in self defense.
Officer Heidelberg had served with the Midland Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He is survived by his parents and three sisters.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Heidelberg gave the Midland Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Midland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Heidelberg.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Nathan Hayden Heidelberg 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Midland Police Department, 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. Nathan Hayden Heidelberg's cause is highlighted.
How Nathan Hayden Heidelberg Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Nathan Hayden Heidelberg is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Nathan Hayden Heidelberg was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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