ELWOOD, Ind. – The Elwood McDonald’s in honoring the legacy of a fallen hero.

On July 31, Elwood Officer Noah Shahnavaz was killed within the line of obligation. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10, half of all gross sales can be donated to the Indiana Fallen Heroes Basis.

The McDonald’s is positioned at 7340 West State Street 28 in Elwood.

“It’s a extremely necessary day for us in our neighborhood to provide again to an necessary particular person of the neighborhood and fallen heroes,” mentioned Hollie Buck, the final supervisor. “And we simply wish to thank everybody who’s a hero that serves and protects us day-after-day.”

Shahnavaz was laid to relaxation over the weekend. 1000’s lined the procession path to honor the 24-year-old officer, who died after being ambushed throughout a visitors cease. He’d been with the Elwood Police Division for 11 months and beforehand served as a navy police officer.

“Officer Shahnavaz was merely doing his job, defending his neighborhood, when a mindless act of violence robbed him of the life and profession he deserved,” mentioned Reggie Jones, the proprietor/operator of the McDonald’s location. “The Shahnavaz household is hurting. The Elwood neighborhood is hurting. We hope that this small act might help help them throughout this time.”

Prospects also can select to make a donation at McDonald’s. As well as, donations are being accepted at First Service provider Financial institution Branches and IndianaFallen.org.

The Indiana Fallen Heroes Basis relies in Noblesville. The nonprofit group helps relations of Indiana law enforcement officials who’ve been killed within the line of obligation.

The Indiana Pacers have dedicated a sizeable donation to honor Shahnavaz, in response to organizers.