Mishawaka police officer cleared of wrongdoing in fatal shooting

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Mishawaka Police Detective Jeremy Tyler

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Oct 10, 2008 at 11:01 AM EST

Story Updated: Oct 10, 2008 at 11:01 AM EST

MISHAWAKA — A review board ruled that a Mishawaka police officer acted in accordance with departmental policy when he shot and killed a man in Osceola in August.

The Mishawaka Police Department Shooting Board cleared Detective Jeremy Tyler of wrongdoing in the August 24th shooting death of 43-year-old Eugene Nusbaum.

Tyler was off duty when he said he found Nusbaum trying to steal a catalytic converter out of a minivan at Schneider Used Car Lot on Lincoln Way West.

Tyler shot Nusbaum after a struggle at the door of Nusbaum’s pickup truck.

The prosecutor's office previously cleared Tyler of any wrongdoing because they said he acted in self-defense.

The Mishawaka Police Department Shooting Board consists of six Mishawaka police officers: the chief of police, three assistant chiefs of police, Tyler’s captain and a Mishawaka Police firing range instructor.

Tyler remains on administrative leave.

Friday, Nov 7 at 1:45 PM genes neice wrote ...

we love u gene.. u r very well missed.. screw them people talkin all that ninsence about u.. we know the cop was in the wrong and sry for his luck he better NEVER EVER IN HIS LIFE LET ME C HIM... i love u gene..

Tuesday, Oct 14 at 4:30 AM wow wrote ...

look bud, i grew up with cops, i still work, side by side with cops, and am close friends with two retired state troopers. we have discussed this incident. because my view differs from yours, theres no need for you to tell me who i hate or blame. should we all just close our minds to who says what is right or wrong, or should common sense factor in. if the speed limit says 65, and the roads are ice, is it wise to do 65 because you won't get a ticket? a person died over petty theft. thats OK?

Monday, Oct 13 at 8:40 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Is that all the better you can come back with. Face it, you hate cops plain and simple. You're the type of person, no matter what happens it's always the cop's fault. The actions of the police are a result of the people's actions they are dealing with. As I stated in another post " Please tell us that you are not running for any type of office"

Monday, Oct 13 at 6:08 PM wow wrote ...

Is there a factory still in the area, or are you living in willas world??? anonymous or just ignorant?.

Monday, Oct 13 at 3:29 PM Concerned Citizen wrote ...

Gene Nusbaum Is DEAD: Dectective Tyler recieved a hearing by his peers, saying he did no wrong. We need an impartial hearing with all the evidence brought out. Oh... By the way, Dectective Tyler got a paid vacation for killing someone. People need to know ALL the facts.

Monday, Oct 13 at 12:03 PM Anonymous wrote ...

To Wow. If someone was stealing from you, and the police caught them in the act and all they did was obtain a plate number you would be the first one to complain that the police did not do their job. Do the the rest of us a favor, stick to factory work..

Monday, Oct 13 at 9:30 AM wow wrote ...

I'm not sure if anyone is an EXPERT on "POLICE TACTICS". I know this cop wasn't. A plate # is all i'll need . thanks

Sunday, Oct 12 at 11:56 PM Anonymous wrote ...

In response to WOW. I didn't know you were an expert in Police Tactic's? I suggest this to all LEO's who are reading: If you see someone stealing from WOW, get their plate number and let them go.

Sunday, Oct 12 at 8:32 PM wow wrote ...

sad to see my comment didn't make the last post, i guess theres a first for everything. DANGER: DO NOT STICK YOUR ARM IN A MOVING OBJECT (then a sign that shows crumpled fingers) OSHA MIGHT HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY ABOUT THIS. I KNOW THEY HAVE THESE SIGNS @ MY PLACE OF BUSINESS. i guess it only depends on WHO you work for? I THOUGHT OSHA STOOD FOR THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE.

Sunday, Oct 12 at 7:46 PM Dark Knight wrote ...

This is really very simple. Bad guy get's caught in the middle of a felony. Good guy tries to stop him. Bad guy tries to flee and in the process is dragging the good guy down the street. Bad guy given chances to give up and submit to arrest. Bad guy makes a choice not to. Good guy defends his life and shoots the bad guy.. Girlfriend and family wants common sense people to believe he just stopped off to have a smoke and was shot. Typical,no bad guy is ever responsible for their own actions.

Sunday, Oct 12 at 4:39 PM wow wrote ...

was anyone expecting a different outcome. saves us a lot of tax-payer dolllllars. jerks. YOU DON'T KILL A MAN FOR PETTY THEFT.------before you reign your hail of fire at me, #1 the cop didn't know his record. #2 don't stick your arm in a moving object.(they have signs that state that fact) #3 don't try to take on the world by yourself. #4 take a license plate #. #5 do not control a motor vehicle with a gun in your hand. #6 use self control and common sense. #7 not self defense. u r sik ppl

Friday, Oct 10 at 8:02 PM Whoa.... wrote ...

What's up with this willa person? OOOO-weee-oooo. =D.

Friday, Oct 10 at 5:26 PM Lashwn Johnson wrote ...

I havent heard any noise in my attic. Of course there is always the falling down of the plates from top to down. And them ghosts are in your head only. Get your pastor right away to get all demons that do not let you sleep and cast them all out in the name of Jesus. Jeremy, we love you, willa is nuts, she needs to know the this are the last days and demons are on the loose, and devils are making people act crazy . We need officers like you God fearing and church going. Keep the good work and God

Friday, Oct 10 at 3:05 PM WOW to Willa wrote ...

You are a nut job Willa!! LMAO!! Great job to the police officer. We need more like him to get these low lifes off the streets. Again, good job !!

Friday, Oct 10 at 2:21 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Has it started to become clear that no one is going to collect millions after suing the cops or the gummint or whatever?

Friday, Oct 10 at 1:25 PM Joel wrote ...

Good for you Jeremy! Thank you for doing you job. We need more officers like you. Willa.....quit drinking.

Friday, Oct 10 at 12:37 PM dkeller wrote ...

crazy lady

Friday, Oct 10 at 12:19 PM Cornfusion wrote ...

Dear Willa; Huh? Sincerely, Cornfusion

Friday, Oct 10 at 12:02 PM OC resident wrote ...

Thanks for looking out for our community. Keep up the good work!

Friday, Oct 10 at 11:42 AM Excellent! wrote ...

Welcome back, Detective. Continue to do the good job you do!!

Friday, Oct 10 at 11:23 AM Jeff from Mishawaka wrote ...

About time the good guy wins and not persacuted for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday, Oct 10 at 11:11 AM Marj wrote ...

Good for you Jeremy! Thank you for keeping me & my family safe.

Friday, Oct 10 at 11:10 AM Willa Sanders wrote ...

I am so glad this officer got off the hook. Look at him, he is smiling happy and I am sure the family also is enjoying their clearing of all charges. However, there is a dead person buried somewhere. Would his ghost come back to hount him? We know that houses are full of moving spirits. The spoon falls by itself, the doors open and close then strange noises sound in the attic. Oh you can call a clairvoyance to clear all ghost from beyond the grave so will have a restfull sleep every nitght.

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