Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Nevada
End of Watch Wednesday, February 22, 1978
Add to My HeroesJames Richard Rogan
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 laid 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. He was survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 631
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsJim
Thanks for your service to Las Vegas, Clark County, the state of Nevada and to this great nation. Your sacrifice is appreciated. Your agency is alive and well and has grown exponentially. I've often worked with Las Vegas Metro officers through the years and you'd be proud of your agency.
Jim Lopey, Asst. Sheriff (ret) and NVDPS
Washoe County Sheriff (Reno, Nevada) and NVDPS
February 22, 2021
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