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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Midland Police Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Nathan is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Nathan is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Nathan 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 2019, 9 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 2019, 64 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2019, 66 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Nathan was 28. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Nathan had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Nathan was 28. 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. Nathan had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Nathan was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Nathan had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 7.9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Tuesdays: 11.2%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Midland Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 10.4% 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 gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Midland Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Nathan among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 61-E
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