U.S. Army · United States 
Paul Albert Nields
1974
Paul A. Nields served the U.S. Army for 1 year. Paul served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
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.
Survivors
Officer Nields is survived by his wife and two sons.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1965 – 1966
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Omaha Police Department
Officer
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