Officer down, Midland PD, TX

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Police Officer Nathan Heidelberg was shot and killed yesterday while responding a burglary alarm at a residence in Midland.

Officer Heidelberg, a probationary officer he was training, and two other officers had responded to the alarm call at 2:30 am. 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 am.

Officer Heidelberg had served with the Midland Police Department for five years.

Godspeed my brother, may you Rest In Peace.