Noah Jacob Shahnavaz

May 18, 1998 – July 31, 2022

Noah Jacob Shahnavaz, 24, of Fishers, was killed in the line of duty on Sunday, July 31, 2022.

He was born on May 18, 1998, to Matthew and Laurie (Bousman) Shahnavaz in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mr. Shahnavaz was a 2016 graduate of Fishers High School and attended the J. Everett Light Law Enforcement program. He was a freshman wrestler and a four-year member of the FHS Drumline. He proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army in the 591st Military Police Company and was awarded the Air Assault Badge.

Mr. Shahnavaz was deployed to the Middle East from June 2017 to February 2018 and served in two border missions. After his discharge, he became an officer for the Elwood Police Department in August 2021, graduating from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in May 2022.

He attended ITOWN church and was a member of the F.O.P. Mr. Shahnavaz treasured his family and enjoyed hiking, boating, and gaming. He had a special love for his family dog, Phoenix.

Survivors include his parents Matthew and Laurie Shahnavaz; sister Sarah Shahnavaz; brother Elijah Shahnavaz; grandparents Jalalledin & Nahid Shahnavaz and Barbara “Grand Barb” Batson; two aunts Beth (Joe) Krejsa and Lana Boswell; and five cousins William Boswell, Cooper Boswell, Chloe Krejsa, Anna Krejsa and Wyatt Krejsa.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Cynthia Miller.

Visitation is scheduled to be held from 2-7 p.m. on Friday at ITOWN Church, Olson Farms Campus, 12491 E. 136th Street, in Fishers. Services are scheduled to be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the church, with Pastor Larry Davis and Pastor Dave Sumrall officiating. Burial will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery, Heroes of Public Safety, 700 38th Street, in Indianapolis.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation, Inc., 1710 South 10th Street, Noblesville, or online at https://indianafallen.org/fallen-heroes

Online condolences may be made at www.randallroberts.com.