May 18, 1998 – July 31, 2022
Noah Jacob Shahnavaz, 24, 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.
Noah 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. Noah was deployed to the Middle East from June 2017 to February 2018 and served in two border missions. After his discharge, Noah became an officer for the Elwood Police Department in August 2021, graduating from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in May 2022.
Noah attended ITOWN Church and was a member of the F.O.P. He treasured his family and enjoyed hiking, boating, and gaming. Noah had a special love for his family dog, Phoenix.
He is survived by his parents Matthew and Laurie Shahnavaz; sister, Sarah Shahnavaz; brother, Elijah Shahnavaz; grandparents, Jalalledin & Nahid Shahnavaz and Barbara “Grand Barb” Batson; aunts, Beth (Joe) Krejsa and Lana Boswell; and his cousins, William Boswell, Cooper Boswell, Chloe Krejsa, Anna Krejsa, and Wyatt Krejsa.
Noah was preceded in death by his grandmother, Cynthia Miller.
Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022, at ITOWN Church, Olson Farms Campus, 12491 E. 136th St., Fishers. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022, 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 St., Indianapolis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Indiana Fallen Heroes Foundation, Inc., 1710 S. 10th St., Noblesville, IN 46060, or online at indianafallen.org/fallen-heroes.
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