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Incident
Officer Jason Roscow was shot and killed while responding to a report of a subject brandishing a gun at a resident near the 4700 block of High Creek in North Las Vegas around 2:15 p.m.
When Officer Roscow attempted to make contact with the subject, the man ignored him and fled. After locating the man, the subject refused commands and fired at Officer Roscow. Officer Roscow returned fire, killing the subject.
Officer Roscow was transported to University Medical Center where he succumbed to multiple gunshot wounds.
Officer Roscow was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the North Las Vegas Police Department for 17 years.
Survivors
He is survived by two sons.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Officer Roscow gave the North Las Vegas Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the North Las Vegas community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
Jason Roscow served in the U.S. Air Force before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
North Las Vegas Police Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Jason is one of 82 officers killed feloniously in NV, 56.2% of the 146 remembered there.
Jason is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Jason is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2025, 1 officer in NV was killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1979, with 4.
In 2025, 53 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 135th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2025, 53 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jason was 46. Of the 70 killed feloniously in NV whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 37. Jason had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Jason was 46. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Jason had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jason was 46. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jason had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.3% of these deaths in NV; October holds the most, 13.4%. Tuesdays: 14.6%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at North Las Vegas Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 56.2% of all 146 deaths in NV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 15.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
North Las Vegas Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Jason among them.
Where
Military Service
Jason Roscow served in the U.S. Air Force before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 55-ET
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
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