Paul Albert Nields served in the U.S. Army for 6 months. Paul served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
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.
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In tribute
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Nields served with the Omaha Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Omaha community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Nields.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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