MIDLAND (WBAP/KLIF News) – A Central Texas man has been charged in the shooting death of Midland police officer who was responding to a burglary call early Tuesday morning.
According to Heavy.com, 37-year-old David Charles Wilson, CEO of Unitex Oil and Gas LLC, is free on bond on a manslaughter charge in the death of officer Nathan Heidelberg.
Authorities said Heidelberg was with three other officers when they identified themselves at the house but Wilson allegedly fired several shots at Heidlberg, who was holding a flashlight at the time.
He was hit just above his protective vest.
Since news of his death spread, police departments across North Texas are showing support for the Midland Police Department.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Midland Police Department and the family of fallen Officer Nathan Heidelberg. #ODMP pic.twitter.com/kSh7iZwPD6
— Dallas Police Dept (@DallasPD) March 6, 2019
Thoughts and prayers are with Midland PD and the family of officer Nathan Hayden Heidelberg who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting his community. pic.twitter.com/aetC6yJFA9
— Garland Police PIO (@GarlandPD) March 5, 2019
The Texas Rangers are investigating the shooting.
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