Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Marc Kahre was shot and killed following a shooting suspect. While on patrol, Officer Kahre spotted the suspect and began to follow him as he requested backup to make a traffic stop. Before backup could arrive, the suspect suddenly stopped and opened fire, striking Officer Kahre in the head. At the same time, a second officer arrived and returned fire, striking the suspect five times and wounding him. The suspect was able to get back into his car and drive away. He crashed the vehicle a short time later and committed suicide. In 1977, Officer Kahre received the department's Medal of Honor for rescuing people from a burning building. Officer Kahre had served with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for fifteen years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two sons.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Kahre gave the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Las Vegas community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Kahre.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Marc Alan Kahre is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NV, 81 of 145 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 55.9% of this state's fallen. That is 1.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, 10 of 24 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 41.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Marc Alan Kahre's cause is highlighted.
How Marc Alan Kahre Compares
Offender Outcome
Committed suicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Marc Alan Kahre is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Marc Alan Kahre was killed by gun; unknown type.
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