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Officer Craig Nollmeyer was shot and killed as he arrived on the scene of a domestic violence call at 1013 North Prospect Street in Tacoma. The suspect had shot his wife and wounded one of his neighbors. After Officer Nollmeyer arrived on the scene, he took a position across the street and waited for backup units around 6:30 p.m. The suspect was sitting in his house with a box of ammunition and continued firing at Officer Nollmeyer and other officers. Officer Nollmeyer was struck in the head by one of these shots and killed. The suspect, 35, was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. He was still in prison on January 15, 2022. Officer Nollmeyer had served with the Tacoma Police Department for 3 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Nollmeyer gave the Tacoma Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Tacoma community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Nollmeyer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Tacoma Police Department has lost 12 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Craig is one of 187 officers killed feloniously in WA, 55% of the 340 remembered there.
Craig is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Craig is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1985, 1 officer at Tacoma Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1985, 3 officers in WA were killed feloniously, the 13th heaviest of 96 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 8.
In 1985, 99 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1985, 125 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 46th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Craig was 33. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Tacoma Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 39; the middle age was 33. Craig had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Craig was 33. Of the 159 killed feloniously in WA whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 41. Craig had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Craig was 33. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Craig had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Craig was 33. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Craig had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 20% of these deaths at Tacoma Police Department, more than any other month. Thursdays: 40%.
January holds 7% of these deaths in WA; November holds the most, 11.8%. Thursdays: 14.4%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 41.7% of all 12 deaths at Tacoma Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 55% of all 340 deaths in WA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Tacoma Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, Craig among them.
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Minor Cudihee
Jul 30, 1892
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Lloyd M. Kincaid Oct 28, 1918
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William Wickman
Aug 9, 1925
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Paul Andrew Trent
Nov 23, 1941
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Martin J. Joyce
Nov 25, 1941
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Lief Ben Overdahl
Jan 22, 1957
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Larry Leland Frost
Sep 9, 1977
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Craig Alan Nollmeyer
Jan 24, 1985
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Larry W. Walker
Oct 25, 1986
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William Francis Lowry
Aug 28, 1997
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James Gordon Lewis
Apr 27, 2004
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Reginald Jake Gutierrez
Nov 30, 2016
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-E
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