EVANSVILLE – After initially waiting to do so, Evansville police have released the name of the officer who shot and killed 58-year-old Everett Nunn on Saturday.

The officer was identified as Nicholas Helfert. He joined EPD in November 2021 after serving with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office for two years.

In a news release Wednesday night, EPD spokesman Sgt. Anthony Aussieker said the department was unveiling Helfert's name as part of a commitment to "transparency."

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