Patrolman Merle E. Nading

Merle E. Nading

Patrolman Merle Nading was shot and killed while attempting to quell a disturbance at 2201 East Colfax Avenue.

An off-duty officer came to assist Patrolman Nading and took control of a prisoner. As Patrolman Nading walked around his cruiser to notify dispatch about a growing crowd, he was attacked by two men. He was able to get one of the men into a headlock, but the second man grabbed his gun and shot him in the back.

A suspect was arrested but acquitted of murder.

Officer Nading was survived by his two sons.