Coroner: Osceola man died of gunshot woundby Dustin Grove (grove@wsbt.com)
Eugene Nusbaum (Photo provided) OSCEOLA — Metro Homicide detectives are investigating the death of an Osceola man, and we now know what killed him. Multimedia Autopsy results show 43-year-old Eugene Nusbaum died from a gunshot wound to the chest. It all started in the parking lot of Schneider’s Auto Sales, in the 1500 block of Lincoln Way West in Osceola. It's where police say an off-duty officer tried to stop Eugene Nusbaum from stealing a catalytic converter out of a minivan. It happened just feet from Bruce Reidenbach's front door. "I had my window open, and my wife said, ‘That sounded like gunfire,’” he recalled. “I said, ‘Gunfire?’ And the next thing we heard is just a bunch of loud crashing and booming.” At 11 p.m. Monday, an off-duty Mishawaka police officer was headed home when, according to police, he noticed Nusbaum in the middle of cutting a catalytic converter from a minivan in that used car lot. The metal is considered valuable as scrap. The officer approached Nusbaum and told him to stop. Nusbaum climbed into his pickup truck to take off. The officer got between the open door and the truck and even grabbed the gear-shift. But the suspect drove away, dragging the officer, who pulled out his gun and fired several shots. Nusbaum got about a hundred feet down the road before his truck hit a tree head-on and flipped. Nusbaum had been in and out of the St. Joseph County jail 12 times since 1995, most recently in 2005 for theft. By Tuesday, all that remained at the crash scene were pieces of a pickup truck, and a damaged tree trunk — fresh reminders of a tragedy that didn't have to happen. “Just for scrap — that’s a shame,” Reidenbach said. The officer involved was hurt during the scuffle; but police say his injuries are minor. Authorities have not yet released his name. Friday, Aug 29 at 1:53 AM not so sure on that one! wrote ...when robbed at work at knife point,that man wasn't killed matter of fact he is still out there somewhere,the police did me no justice. in fact told nothing was going to be done because he didn't get anything.o he just had my life in his hands knife to my neck to slice me for dead.then the police would do a part of a job,calling my husband and 2 girls that their mother was just killed by her neck slashed. so sorry i have little faith in our system.yea i needed emergency and what did i get nothing Friday, Aug 29 at 1:20 AM just me wrote ...nothing like bashing a dead man and his family. sounds like you guys are as much as a hero as the cop!!!! just because tyler said it happened that way doesn't mean it did. i have seen the story change 5 times now and have many questions, but i won't post them because i don't want to deal with all of your ignorance!!!! can't wait to see what is on the dash cam if they let the public see any of it!! Thursday, Aug 28 at 1:44 PM me wrote ...SMITHS ON COUNTY LINE WAS OPEN!!! CHECK UR FACTS BEFORE U LOOK LIKE A FOOL Wednesday, Aug 27 at 7:02 PM Anonymous wrote ...that cop should of just let him go ,if people are gettin shot over stupid stuff mabye we need some differant cops becouse these ones just kill anybody Wednesday, Aug 27 at 5:34 PM LEE wrote ...THE COP DID THE WRITE THINK HE SAW THE MAN STEALING A CAR PART.AND HE DID WHAT HE HAD TO DO.AND BY THE WAY HIS GIRLFREIND SAID THAT THE MAN CHANGE HIS LIFE I DONT BELIVE THAT HE WAS STEALING A CAR PART AND THE COP GOT HIM SO THE FAMILY SHOULD NOT BLAME THE COP HE WAS DOING IS JOB.AND ONCE A CRIMINAL ALWAYS A CRIMINL.THIS GO OUT TO MIKE THE COP WAS NOT TRIGGER HAPPY SO WATCH WHAT YOU SAY.THE COP WAS RIGHT TO SHOOT HIM.MY HAT GO OFF TO THE COP YOU DID A GOOD JOB. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 5:23 PM roy wrote ...someone please tell me why he couldn't let go of the truck until after he shot. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 3:57 PM Anonymous wrote ...All the armchair judges here seem to know exactly what happened, it's so easy for you to judge the cops actions, when you have plenty of time to ponder on what the best approach would be, unfortunately the Police Officer didn't have that luxury and acted within seconds. If the cop didn't shoot him whilst he was being dragged by the truck, we could've been here today commenting on a cop losing his life at the hands of a petty criminal. Something you should all think about. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 2:59 PM hmmmm wrote ...since I am not in the law enforcement field, it would probably never happen to me. But, if I had caught someone stealing my catalytic converter, I would probably try to stop it also. And if this person decided to drag me down the road, if I had a gun on me, I would probably try to shoot him also. Save my life or his, well, I will save my own!! Good job officer. One less criminal I have to worry about stealing my catalytic converter!! Wednesday, Aug 27 at 2:40 PM from the south wrote ...only an idiot would write something to defend the fool that was doing something illegal, put his own life, a trianed officers life, and the lives of everyone around him at risk. the guy was stealing and a police officer was attempting to arrest him, he tried to escape using deadly force and paid the price. end of discussion. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 2:35 PM Anonymous wrote ...Read the family interview in the tribune. Sounds like this family continues their legacy of defending his "freewheeling" ways. FYI, aren't the gas stations in Osceola closed by 10:00? Maybe they need to check their facts and quit blaming law enforcement for protecting law abiding citizens. An experienced thief works quickly. Your grief and anger is displaced. Find comfort amongst yourselves but don't lose sight of the fact that this guy was no saint. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 1:49 PM Racquel wrote ...The poor children lost a father??? Their net percentage in quality role model choices probably improved as a result. And as far as their future financial support, they'll probably do better than depending on a used catalytic converter thief. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 1:31 PM R. wrote ...You people complain one minute the the police arent doing their job then you complain when they are. Of course the theifs family is going to deny that he was trash. Get dragged by a truck and see what you would do to stay alive.. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 12:58 PM BUSH SUPPORTER wrote ...HHHHHHHHHHHMMMMMMM......... HOW IS THIS BUSH'S FAULT WELL FIND A WAY TO MAKE IT HIS FAULT........ Wednesday, Aug 27 at 12:50 PM USMC vet wrote ...I think some of the people commenting on this article are not looking at the facts. This man was shot not because he was stealing, deadly force is not authorized for theft. He was shot because he would not stop the vehicle, dragging the officer. That is attempted murder. Plain and simple. Had he of stopped, he would be alive right now. In jail, but still alive. He made the choice. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 12:43 PM reply to Roger wrote ...Nicely stated. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 11:13 AM anonymous wrote ...The police officer was doing his job. if the thief had just stopped when the officer told him to this would never have happened. end of story...... Wednesday, Aug 27 at 11:04 AM Roger wrote ...Let me think...no, I've never even come close to being shot at by a cop. Never committed a felony, never run from the police while they are hanging out my door, never put myself in a position where a cop would even think about pulling a gun. I don't even have a speck of fear about police brutality. Seems like the only people afraid of police are doing something that should make them afraid. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 10:59 AM Karen Gherardi wrote ...Keep looking for any technicalities to blame the officer instead of the criminal. There are bad cops (probably due to what they have seen while on the force) but there are a lot more good cops out there, lets start supporting them so they can defend against the criminals instead of the public. I don't think it is an easy career path to become a police officer and I am sure it wasn't an easy decision to shot another man but it was a necessary decision. Thank God we are not having a police officer Wednesday, Aug 27 at 10:46 AM Bridget wrote ...To Marie 9:24PM Very well put. To Relative 10:45PM The cop did not jump straight to deadly force. He got between the cab & door to try to prevent your relative from fleeing from a crime scene. Perhaps his taser, spray or baton was out of his reach as he was hanging on for his life. And the good ol' boys protect each other because they risk their lives every day to take the criminals off the strees & the judges let them go. This guy is a prime example-just look at his record. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 10:21 AM to 8:07 wrote ...None of my 100's of friends have ever committed a serious crime. I think the police should shoot if you decide to flee. It would save a lot of lives. No police chases and the officers would not be in as much danger. He is a thief, in the process of doing it again and got caught. He got what he deserved and didn't waste my tax dollars for years in jail or court cost. He should have learned the 1st time. GOOD JOB OFFICER. Prisons would not be crowded and my tax money could go to schools. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 10:02 AM J wrote ...Have you ever had to make snap decisions? It is only seconds that pass that this officer probably had to make a decision on what to do. I am sure you do not ask yourself taser?, club?, gun? Oh, let me think about it while he drags me down the road. It was unfortunate that this man died for stealing, but he made his choice and the officer had to make his. I am happy to have these officers in my city. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 9:36 AM anon wrote ...what im scratching my head about is how the cop was able to hold on with one hand and pull out his gun with the othert while being dragged probably at top speed i dont know many criminals thatll drive 20 or 30 mphs trying to escape from the police and if he could do that why not just reach in there and turn the key to stop the vehicle or shoot out his tires not saying that it was wrong but the officer could have used different options other than shooting him Wednesday, Aug 27 at 9:06 AM A cop lover wrote ...Chrissy I may have told you this before ,"You're puke!" I'm not sure which makes you the more stupid, thinking that the name of the officer is being with held because it's all part of a cover up, or believing that others will be swayed by your notion and call for his execution. It is, and always has been, customary to NOT publicize the name of people who are being investigated BUT NOT CHARGED! They will tell us his name when he returns to work ,where he should be and where we need him to be! Wednesday, Aug 27 at 8:48 AM Proud Supporter of Law Enforcement wrote ...Chrissy and all of you others that feel the need to verbally attack the Police Officer: If you pay any attention at all to the news, you would know that when a Police Officer does something wrong, they are punished for it -- there is no "good ol' boy" network in law enforcement. It is sad that a person died, but if that person had not been breaking the law, if he had not tried to drag the officer to his death he would be alive today. God Bless and keep all of our men and women in blue. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 8:35 AM Marie wrote ...What will it do for you when they do release his name. he still is an officer. DOING HIS JOB TO PROTECT THE REST OF US. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 8:05 AM jlgm wrote ...Chrissy, you need a reality check, it is protocol to not release the officers name. Would you rather he get dragged and possibly die or protect himself as I'm sure you would do if your life was on the line. God Bless our officers! Wednesday, Aug 27 at 8:01 AM Anonymous wrote ...There is nothing that can justify that man stealing something that wasn't his. The cop was doing what he should have done. And when the man drove away and put the cops life at risk he did what it took to protect himself. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 7:58 AM Anonymous wrote ...Jeremy Tyler. Not such a secret anymore. My Brother is a Mishawaka Officer and honestly, you can't really be judging the actions of some people unless you truly KNOW what has happened!! But also, why is the department hiding the name of the officer? something honestly isn't right there. But now the name is there. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 7:51 AM Anonymous wrote ...Did anyone ever think that the cop was overstepping his boundaries when he tried to jump in the car? He could have just called for back up. Stealing car parts was not worth anyone dying over. Im not saying the criminal is right, but did he really deserve to die? The officer shot to kill, not to injure until backup arrived. I think better judgment could have been used, for sure. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 7:36 AM Debbie wrote ...Do they not have cameras in the police cars? And if he has been in trouble that many times, at least he died trying to do what he liked best..STEAL from others.I know alot of people are out of work and having hard times,but there are no excuses for STEALING.And when you lose a loved one I would think you would be home loving and showing support to other family members. It is sad the children lost thier dad,But sounds like the officer needed to do something fast to save his life and maybe others. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 7:15 AM Mike wrote ...Maybe if we had more of these so called "TRIGGER HAPPY COPS" the streets would be safe to walk again! I commend the officer involved for doing his job in stopping a crime being committed and getting another criminal off the streets... Criminals, be ready to pay the price if you do the crime whether it's time in prison or loosing your life... You will pay! Wednesday, Aug 27 at 7:14 AM Scary wrote ...I see that most people are armchair attorneys. Scary. It might say "serve and protect" on a squad car, but an officer is not taught that in Plainfield. A Law Enforcement Officer's first duty is to "enforce voluntary compliance of the law." That is what you are taught and had better believe. If some criminal wants to drag an officer down the street with a 4500 lb. truck, which could lead to the officer's death, he has every right to use deadly force. Good Job MPD. Glad you are out there. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 7:07 AM have very good cop friends, but wrong is wrong wrote ...1. Many people have been killed by others pretending to be cops. There was no reason to believe he was. 2.Cops are heroes, vigilantes are not. The cop did not call the proper officers, at least when the VICTIM started to flee, he should have called them then, no one's life was in danger at that point. The VICTIM would have been caught and REAL justice served. No one hurt, no one killed. 3. If death is fine for ANY crime. Over half of America would be dead for petty ones, many you care about. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 7:07 AM hey! wrote ...I have a novel idea.. If you don't want to be confronted by the police, don't break the law! Wednesday, Aug 27 at 7:05 AM Myrt wrote ...1st of all-cops are on duty 24/7 whether they are on their shifts or not. 2nd-per the first story, the cop did call for backup. 3rd-If Mr. Nusbaum obeyed the officer, he would still be alive. It is all about choices and unfortunately Mr. Nusbaum didn't choose the right thing to do. He obviously knew stealing was wrong by trying to run. To his family, I'm sorry for your loss. To the police officer and his family, I hope you are dealing with the stress that comes with this type of situation. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 6:58 AM OC wrote ...well I live in a neighborhood where this happened on a street with 8 cops,I'M glad he stopped the nut from hurting anyone else. This is Osceola NOT the west side of SB!! Wednesday, Aug 27 at 6:43 AM Good Job wrote ...A previous felony charge. Go figure. STOP means STOP. I guess if this guy would have listened he would still be here. Good job MPD for doing you duty. We are proud to have you serve us. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 6:38 AM Anonymous wrote ...The cop on or off duty is always on the job he saw a crime happening and took an action to try and put a stop to it. All could have been prevented if he hadn't tried to run. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 5:47 AM Chrissy wrote ...No wonder the National news says"If you want to commit a murder and get away with it goes to Miciana Indiana.Not releasing the cops name just proves that the good ole boys are still protecting their own.No wonder they won't release his name!!!! Wednesday, Aug 27 at 5:22 AM chester wrote ...Anyone who justifies the theif over the cop is a thief themselves and tring to hide things. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 5:22 AM Proud SBPD wrote ...I really don't care what the negative ones toward the police say. They need to walk a mile in my shoes. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 3:11 AM Amy-Granger wrote ...So remember the next time you want to talk badly about the professionals who take oaths to protect you, maybe you should pull our foot out of your mouth and hope and pray you never need any of them in an emergency for yourself or a loved one. Because I am sure your tune would change in a true emergency with you or a loved one. All I can say is God Bless the Officer who did not go home to his family and turn his cheek to crime, even though he was "off duty" What a hero. Thank you. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 3:04 AM Amy-Granger wrote ...As I sit here and read some of these commemts, I wonder to myself "this is why this world is such a mess." You try to clarify what off duty means, well when you have a professional job that requires you to take care and protect people you are never off duty. Do you think a fireman passing a fire would allow your house to burn to the ground without saving you, or a paramedic or nurse would walk by a victim whom was down and just say oh well, they might be dead I'll help when I am on duty. Wednesday, Aug 27 at 12:33 AM to 19:45 a relative wrote ...You're an idiot. How the heck is the cop going to use a tazer on a man who is running him over in a truck??!! You better thank God that stupidity isn't against the law. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 10:54 PM Karen wrote ...Do you actually think a police officer can stop being a police officer because he is off duty? Sorry, but you would be the same people who would complain about a police officer driving past a crime in progress if he was off duty! It doesn't matter where or when they are there to serve and protect and one day you might need them so you better think twice about what you are saying. Get in touch with reality!! Tuesday, Aug 26 at 10:29 PM Rosco wrote ...You are in luck tom sheets! Running a yellow light is not a misdemeanor. In fact, it's not even an infraction. You know, as a matter of fact, you still have the right of way during a yellow light. No worries! Unless...you have a misdemeanor in your car that your worried about??? Tuesday, Aug 26 at 9:52 PM Anonymous wrote ...Here' the scary part of the whole deal; This cop will be ON duty some day and get a call to one of you morons homesand get shot by the person you called to get protection from. And it will be over a cheap necklace or worthless piece of nothing, you just wanted to make a scene and get someone arrested, but this cop will lose his life. That's what's sad, he will continue going to work to protect and serve every piece of scum that you are.If this creep had been stealing from you the cops a hero! Tuesday, Aug 26 at 9:48 PM John Wayne wrote ...Chrissy, I didn't realize that side of the story about the darling criminal. Officers should ask the criminals if they have personal issues they should know about before intervening in the commission of a crime. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 9:45 PM Relative. wrote ...When you read these comments its no wonder why people retaliate against peoples' words. If you guys pay attention to these stories, they've changed about four times. That officer should have called for backup no question. And one more thing, if it turned into a "scuffle", again, he should've called for backup, not just jumping straight to deadly force. The officer had other tools, I.E a taser, pepper spray, a baton. He could've used one of these tools to stop him, not be a hero and kill him Tuesday, Aug 26 at 9:44 PM Osceola Resident wrote ...Why was I not invited to the SouthEast Side Family reunion?? talk about discrimination Tuesday, Aug 26 at 9:39 PM Mr.Logical wrote ...You address him as President Obama Tuesday, Aug 26 at 9:26 PM 8:49 wrote ...What used Catalytic converter at a used car lot is wirth $600.00?? Tuesday, Aug 26 at 9:18 PM mit wrote ...What ever happened to innocent until proven guilty? I guess that public opinion in all we need now. All cops are perfect, everyone pulled over is guilty. Why have judges or anything regarding the legal system? I am not saying he is innocent, I am saying that there is more to this story than what is being released. There always is more. But i do find it funny how judgmental so many of you are as you sit on your pedestals of perfection. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 9:12 PM Mr. Logical wrote ...Tom Sheets, if you're talking about this instance, Theft and Attempted Murder are both felonies in Indiana. However, if you're in search of that type of recreation, Sen. Obama's liberal state of Illinois offers great incentive plans to criminals. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 9:09 PM Chrissy wrote ...My heart goes out to his 2 boys and girlfriend. It is sad that no one has commented on the fact that he just lost his mother on Friday, or that he lost his father and older brother also. I only hope and pray that he is now with the ones that he has missed so much! May you fly with the angels darling!!! As for all of you that feel that you have a right to judge him without knowing him, may god show you something very important in your own lives and hopefully it won't be the death of a loved you! Tuesday, Aug 26 at 9:00 PM Mr. Logical wrote ...The "guy" that died was not the victim. He was the perpetrator. The victim was the "guy" being dragged down the road. Also, since it was a "petty" crime why should the officer need to call for backup? You're probably the same people that complain about two squads on a traffic stop? Flip floppers! Tuesday, Aug 26 at 8:54 PM AJ wrote ...To all you people that think he was just committing a misdemeanor you are wrong. Dragging anyone down the street in your vehicle is attempted murder! Maybe some of the other scrappers out there will take notice. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 8:53 PM Mr. Logical wrote ...Your Uncle just died less than 20 hours ago and you are in here adding your comments to this forum? Maybe we should all check the WSBT forums the next day that "tragedy" involves family members with criminal past in order to vindicate their death. To the officer who didn't allow himself to become a victim, thank you! Tuesday, Aug 26 at 8:47 PM a pistol packing mama wrote ...Kudos to the Police Officer. It was self defense b/c a habitual offender was dragging him to his death. Those that complain the most, are the first to scream when they need help. Violent people die violent deaths. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 8:40 PM Tom wrote ...Boy this is all we need....another off duty John Wayne. Great job cowboy you just saved the wild west. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 8:33 PM JT wrote ..."tom joner" So let's put you car out on the corner and let every "tom and dick and harry have at it." What gives him or anyone the rights to help them selves to someone else's property. Stealing and then dragging a officer to maybe his death. Get the facts together and think about what you own and see if you wouldn't do what ever you have to keep it safe. This the kind of officer I want patroling my streets. Not people like you. I bet you turn your head when you see someone doing something wrong Tuesday, Aug 26 at 8:27 PM JT wrote ..."unknown" If you didn't read the first story. He did call for back up. This is the kind of police officer I want to patrol. Once a cop always a cop. It's hot a 9-5 to job. If you had the any common sense you would know that. Maybe in the "pretend world" you live in that's the way it works, but not here. He broke the law for the unlucky 13th time and is now paying the price. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 8:26 PM Jeff wrote ...Mary is correct. This Thief did not get shot for stealing. To all of you who state this individual was a pillar of the community, the record speaks for itself. I am sorry for the family of the man that was killed, and I am really sorry that an officer of the law had to shoot someone to protect himself when he was off duty. Commit a crime and endanger someones life-expect no less! Tuesday, Aug 26 at 8:24 PM Marie wrote ...It's a real shame, yes, But it's just like that commercial ''How do you want to be remembered''. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 8:21 PM Anonymous wrote ...i think that the man got what he deserved!!!!! Tuesday, Aug 26 at 8:20 PM To He Was My Uncle wrote ...1st Cops are never off duty. 2nd He died because he tried to take a life. He was in the wrong in many ways. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 8:15 PM Just Wondering wrote ...Why is it when a person die they say all negetive stuff about them is there anything good about this man that got killed besides he been in and out of jail.Well over on the west side of town where were the police at when the scrappers stole everything out the empty houses? Tuesday, Aug 26 at 8:14 PM Osceola local. wrote ...If he wasn't committing a crime it wouldn't have happened. I believe ''scraping is accruing more and more it seems''. Law enforcement needs to really crack down on who can turn in scrap, and what is being turned in. I know that they don't check what you turn in. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 8:11 PM To 8:32 PM Anonymous wrote ...They're probably not releasing his name cause nuts like you might track him down. Besides what's it matter, he did his job as he was trained and by the book. Don't bother calling them when you need help, just try taking care of it yourself, shame on you! Tuesday, Aug 26 at 8:09 PM me wrote ...Off duty doesnt meen off duty! Thata only means there not working at the time! These guys have juristiction in the state IN all the time! So really off duty doesnt meen anything! If an off duty cop would of saved a life we would be praised as a hero. This guy was just doing the job he was trained to do. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 8:03 PM compassionate wrote ...7:12 PM I'm so sorry for the loss of your uncle. I can't believe the tacky people on here who insist on bashing a dead man. Where's the compassion for his friends and family? Grow up and set an example of kindness for your children. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 8:02 PM Proud SBPD wrote ...Tom Joner, I have no reason to doubt this officer acted properly. He didn't get shot for stealing, he got shot for dragging a cop with his vehicle. That IS DEADLY FORCE. For his niece I am sorry your uncle was so callous that he made the decision that got him killed. I have no pity if he did as I understand he did. Cops are more trigger happy, the crooks are more dangerous. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 7:59 PM Frank wrote ...The officer put his life at risk and has injuries to show for it. In prison 12 times in 13 years! That is the definition of a habitual offender. If we were forced to take sides, it would be pretty tough to conclude that the thief was in the right and the officer was in the wrong. Yes, death is a terrible ending, but based on the unfortunate man's history, an eventual violent--or at least unnatural--death was inevitable. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 7:53 PM J wrote ...No he should not have died, but when an officer tells you to stop and wants to talk to you, you do not get in your vehicle and drive off. He did the crime and it is unfortunate that he had to pay with his life. The cop should not get charged with murder, he was doing his job by checking out a suspicious activity. I am sorry your uncle had to die, but the old saying goes crime does not pay. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 7:49 PM shoppy wrote ...You have some messed up thinking. A catalic converter is worth about $600.00 Do you want your converter to come up missing. Its stupid thinking like this, is why this area is turning into a county of crime. The officer should get a blue ribbon for good shooting and putting his life on the line!!!! Tuesday, Aug 26 at 7:39 PM Tom Sheets wrote ...I guarantee you this, I will not speed or go through a yellow light in Mishawaka any more, now that I know they will kill people for a misdemeanor offense Tuesday, Aug 26 at 7:32 PM Mary wrote ...To all those who think this man died because he was stealing a car part. Wrong. This man died because he tried to kill a police officer by dragging him to his death. If he has simply stopped when the officer told him to, and faced the A-misdemeanor charge he would have received, he would still be alive. He chose to flee, and he chose to drag the officer, therefore, he chose to die. To his family, where was all of your help for him so he didn't have to resort to stealing in the first place? Tuesday, Aug 26 at 7:32 PM Anonymous wrote ...Now why aren't they releaseing the cops name. Do you think something is up there. A good old boy with a guy, that's what's wrong. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 7:29 PM WD wrote ...Very sorry your uncle was killed. However, he was a thief. He broke the law. He fled in spite of an order to stop. Period. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 7:27 PM are people stupid? wrote ...Yes, he should have been shot over this. It would make people think twice before doing something ignorant like this!! Rob someone-you die. Kill someone-you die. Molest a child-you die. Abuse your kids-you die....this is a blessing that one more low life thief is off the streets!!! Tuesday, Aug 26 at 7:23 PM real deal wrote ...i don't break the law. this man has apparently broken several laws. i have never been approached, shot,or handcuffed by the police. it is simple. don't break the law and odds are this won't happen to you. we have become a society that excuses the criminal and damns the people trying to protect us. if he would have been at home watching tv, he would still be alive. he made the choice! Tuesday, Aug 26 at 7:15 PM Unknown wrote ...Yea the one that wrote about the uncle is absolutely correct-that off duty cop should have called for backup. Off duty means off duty. I knew the victim a little and what i knew of him was that he seemed like a very upbeat guy. Sorry he had to have his life taken away in such a petty crime and yes being a cop that killed him will probably just get his hands slapped and be told not to do it again. Some SERVE AND PROTECT!!! Tuesday, Aug 26 at 7:13 PM WHAT HE GOT wrote ...This guy is not just a loser. He's a 12 time loser. He's paid the piper this time. No telling how much misery he's caused good people over the years. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 7:07 PM Rodger Dodger wrote ...I'm not worried about being next because you won't find me stealing or driving off while dragging a cop. It's very unfortunate that he was forced to do what he had to do to save his life and quite possibly others too. Noboby forced this guy to #1 steal then #2 drive off with cop in tow. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 7:07 PM James Hinkle wrote ...Pray for the Cop and the family of the suspect. All of them will have a lot to work through. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 7:01 PM Robert Sisco wrote ...I don't know about the rest of you but when I am in trouble I will call the cops not the criminal. These guys lay their lives on the line for little pay and little respect. A cop is never really off duty and hurrah he actually took an interest in a crime being commited while not in uniform. I stand behind our officers for the thankless job they perform. Thank God they are on the street protecting everyone including those who disrespect the badge. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 6:54 PM Anonymous wrote ...Based on the published story, the officer stopped to investigate and things escalated when the victim tried to get away. This guy was not new to the legal system. If your justification of his illegal activity helps you deal with your grief, so be it. If you believe he was sitting there reflecting on his mother's death and brother's death, so be it. I believe the officer acted appropriately based on the published details so far. If you don't want to risk your life, stay away from crime. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 6:46 PM Kevin wrote ...Act like a thief, die like a thief. In and out of jail at rate of once a year. Seems like a inevitable fate for him and countless other thieves. The real shame here is the justice system does not lock up career criminals for longer in the first place. I feel for his family but living on the wrong side of the law has consequences and sometimes it is in the gravest extreme. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 6:42 PM Anonymous wrote ...That's a lot of times in jail and he would have been very unlucky to have been caught for every crime he had committed. Sure was unlucky this time. No more crimes from Mr Nusbaum, harsh but true. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 6:38 PM ? wrote ...First of all Tom, learn to spell so you don't look like a complete idiot! Secondly, it seems to me that this officer did what he had to do in order to survive. You are pretty quick to judge someone who was trying to uphold the law. Seems pretty brave to me. No one made that suspect attempt to flee. Tuesday, Aug 26 at 6:36 PM Misty wrote ...I'm just Glad the Police Officer is OK. The scumbag just what he deserved! Now we don't have feed him and take care of him in jail. He obviously didn't learn anything in jail!!!! And Tom Joner, you are a moron! I can only wonder how many times you've had a run-in with the law????? Every dog has his day and your's is coming!!!! Tuesday, Aug 26 at 6:27 PM mike miller wrote ...i think that police officers are getting trigger happy this guy should not have died over apetty crime Tuesday, Aug 26 at 6:12 PM He was my uncle wrote ...first of all, all of you who dont know him need to stop talking bad about him.yea people do alot of this wronge but people dont deserve to die just because they do something wronge.that cop shot my uncle in the chest.he was off duty he should have called for backup.he took my uncles life and he probably wont get in any trouble because hes a cop.all of you who say thanks to the cop,i say thats no thanks i dont want a cop who kills people to protect our city.you never know you could be next! Tuesday, Aug 26 at 5:59 PM tom joner wrote ...Let me quess, no witness. Officers always tell the truth. A officer is trained to use deadly force when ther live is at stake. Seem like the officer put his own live at stake for somthing so miner. I hope they convict this officer for murder and the family suit the city for every thing.. All over a petty theft...Hurray for the officer he killed for car part... Tuesday, Aug 26 at 5:34 PM see it all the time wrote ...A guy with a criminal history....you do the crime now it's time to pay the fine ! = death. Add a comment |
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Thursday, Sep 18 at 4:50 PM HM wrote ...
Let's look at this from a different side, what if the officer had been killed by being dragged, would trying to stop a thief be worth it? I think we all would agree, NO so why put yourself in harm's way when calling for backup would have been safer for all. Stray bullet or vehicle out of control could have claimed the life of an innocent bystander. Let's evaluate the training and options