Canton Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Monday, July 22, 1996
Age: 24
Tour of Duty: 2 months
Badge Number: 170
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 20, 1996
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to life
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.