Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Regan was shot and killed as he exited his patrol car upon arriving at a man with a gun call. Other officers returned fire mortally wounding the suspect. He died four days later.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Regan served with the Covington Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Covington community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Regan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Neil Regan 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 KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Covington Police Department, 5 of 9 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 55.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Neil Regan's cause is highlighted.
How Neil Regan Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Neil Regan is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Neil Regan was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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