Patrol Officer Brian Craig Roshong

Patrol Officer Brian Craig Roshong | Canton Police Department, Ohio
Canton Police Department, Ohio
Patrol Officer Brian Craig Roshong

Canton Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, July 22, 1996

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Brian Craig Roshong

Officer Brian Roshong succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two days earlier when involved in a foot pursuit of a suspect. The pursuit began when the suspect was caught attempting to break into a police impound lot.

The 22-year-old suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life without parole.

Officer Roshong had served with the department for only 2 months.

Bio

  • Age 24
  • Tour 2 months
  • Badge 170

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Saturday, July 20, 1996
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Sentenced to life
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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Patrol Officer Brian Craig Roshong of the Canton Police Department, Ohio and the additional 96 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

July 22, 2023

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