The North Las Vegas Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own after a shootout that also left a male suspect dead. On Wednesday, police identified the fallen officer as year-old Jason Roscow, whose career with the department spans 17 years.
The situation unfolded around p. The suspect ignored responding officers' commands and took off running, police said. The armed suspect was located by an officer who ordered him to show his hands, but, instead, "an exchange of gunfire ensued," the release stated. Police said the officer, later identified as Roscow, "was struck multiple times during the exchange but was able to return fire, striking the subject. Roscow and the suspect were taken to a hospital, where they both died.
Officers from multiple law enforcement agencies gathered outside the hospital, and a procession was held while Roscow's body was being taken to the Clark County coroner's office. In a release on Wednesday, police said Roscow's commitment to public safety led him to the Traffic Division in After serving in that role for 11 years, he returned to Patrol Operations in February While serving in the traffic division, though, he was recognized with the Exemplary Service Award.
His sacrifice will never be forgotten and his legacy of service and bravery will continue to inspire us all," the statement from the department read. Our department is working closely with his loved ones to provide the support they need during this difficult time. Police have not identified the suspect in the shooting, which marks the first officer-involved shooting for the North Las Vegas Police Department.
Original article source: North Las Vegas Police officer killed in shootout with suspect, honored with procession. Pilar Arias, Greg Wehner. Updated February 6, at AM. Police officers ride motorcycles in a procession for a slain North Las Vegas Police officer killed in a shootout with a suspect Feb. The officers who saluted the fallen North Las Vegas officer came from multiple area departments.
