Patrol Officer Craig Alan Nollmeyer, Tacoma Police Department, Washington

Patrol Officer Craig Alan Nollmeyer

Tacoma Police Department, Washington

End of Watch Thursday, January 24, 1985

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Craig Alan Nollmeyer

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. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 3 years
Badge 27

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .44 caliber
Offender Sentenced to life

domestic

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Officer Nollmeyer,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tacoma. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 24, 2025