By Bill Carey
Police1
ELWOOD, Ind. — The father of an Elwood police officer who was shot and killed while on duty last year is now wearing his son’s badge after being sworn-in as a new member of the department.
Matthew Shahnavaz was sworn-in Wednesday as a reserve officer with the Elwood Police Department, WTHR reported.
Matthew completed training and a 40-hour pre-basic course to qualify for joining the reserves. His badge number is 139 in honor of his 24-year-old son, Noah Shahnavaz.
Noah was killed when a man got out of his car during a traffic stop and opened fire. He had served in the U.S. Army for five years and was an Elwood police officer for 11 months before his death.
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On Facebook the Elwood Police Department posted, “We are excited for [Matthew] to help live out Noah’s legacy at our department.”
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