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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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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
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has lost 25 officers; 11 of them killed feloniously.
Marc is one of 82 officers killed feloniously in NV, 56.2% of the 146 remembered there.
Marc is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Marc is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1988, 1 officer at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 10 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 2.
In 1988, 1 officer in NV was killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1979, with 4.
In 1988, 97 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1988, 105 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 58th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Marc was 34. Of the 11 killed feloniously at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 39; the middle age was 34. Marc had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
Marc was 34. Of the 70 killed feloniously in NV whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 37. Marc had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Marc was 34. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Marc had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Marc was 34. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Marc had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 27.3% of these deaths at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 18.2%.
October holds 13.4% of these deaths in NV, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 14.6%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 44% of all 25 deaths at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 56.2% of all 146 deaths in NV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 15.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has 25 officers remembered here, Marc among them.
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James Richard Rogan
Feb 22, 1978
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James Walter Harbin, II
Mar 18, 1979
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Clark Anthony Wooldridge
Aug 14, 1979
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Marc Alan Kahre
Oct 11, 1988
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Donald Charles Weese
Oct 23, 1992
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Russell Lee Peterson, Jr.
Mar 24, 1998
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Henry Prendes
Feb 1, 2006
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James Le'Treall Manor
May 7, 2009
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Milburn Wilbur Beitel, III
Oct 8, 2009
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Trevor Alan Nettleton
Nov 19, 2009
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Daniel James Leach
Nov 21, 2009
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Victor Antoine Hunter
Sep 16, 2011
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David Lee VanBuskirk
Jul 23, 2013
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Igor Soldo
Jun 8, 2014
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Alyn Ronnie Beck
Jun 8, 2014
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Shalley Dowdy
Mar 27, 2015
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Charleston Vernon Hartfield
Oct 1, 2017
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Erik Larson Lloyd
Jul 29, 2020
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Jason Timothy Swanger
Jun 24, 2021
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Philip Carl Closi
Aug 11, 2021
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Douglas Michael King
Aug 23, 2021
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Justin Michael Terry
Jun 10, 2022
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Truong Thai
Oct 13, 2022
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Colton Dale Pulsipher
Dec 12, 2024
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Austin Abdelnabi
Aug 4, 2026
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