Incident
Officer James Rogan was shot and killed by a suspect while making a traffic stop on Paradise Road. During the stop, the suspect suddenly shot him. As Officer Rogan lay on the ground, the suspect stood over him and fired several more shots. The suspect was shot and killed by other officers after an all-night house-to-house search. Officer Rogan had served with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for eight years and previously served with the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Rogan gave the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Las Vegas community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Rogan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has lost 25 officers; 11 of them killed feloniously.
James is one of 82 officers killed feloniously in NV, 56.2% of the 146 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1978, 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 1978, 1 officer in NV was killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1979, with 4.
In 1978, 121 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1978, 135 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 41. 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. James had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 11 years.
James was 41. Of the 70 killed feloniously in NV whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 37. James had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
James was 41. 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. James had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James was 41. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 19 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 18.2% of these deaths at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department; October holds the most, 27.3%. Wednesdays: 18.2%.
February holds 7.3% of these deaths in NV; October holds the most, 13.4%. Wednesdays: 11%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 44% of all 25 deaths at Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 27.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 56.2% of all 146 deaths in NV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.2% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has 25 officers remembered here, James 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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